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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1936

Page

5

Apartment Rent and Local Notices Across Denton Md

Denton Journal itemized notices include apartments for rent at Sparks Apartments and a new second floor unit on 2nd Street opposite Court House Square. Also ads for coal yard phone number Denton No 44, hunting at Newnam's store, and Majestic ranges orders filled. A Thanksgiving movie contest and a Hillsboro Gun Club shoot are listed along with public notices about city delivery for Federalsburg residents.

Denton Journal Sparks Apartments Denton New Baby Long & Short Federalsburg Dentonia Theatre J. E. Emerson Route 2 Maryland Clarence Wright Franklin Street H. W. Hughes Denton No Howard Wright Methodist Protestant Church T. Fred Johnson M. K. Newnam 2Nd Street Court House Square Fred R. Owens G. Linden Duffey Greensboro Baltimore News-Post Caroline Post American Legion Hillsboro Greenboro Caroline Mercury Ridgely Government Weather Bureau Caroline County J. Ben Colgain Tuckahoe Neck Mr. Colgain Delaware Dover George W. Clendaniel Salisbury I. M. Multhrop Edward Wheatley

Colonial Trio concert opens annual city music series

A Baltimore Colonial Trio concert at the Denton Community House 8 p m Friday Nov 20 marks the club’s yearly music offering. L Gould joins Dorothy Cross Jean Wessner and Dorothy Barnes Peabody artists for a varied program including Venetian pieces and Schubert Ave Maria and more. A wedding follows: Elizabeth Downes becomes Dr Paul D Ross’s bride at Linwood Baptist with reception then trip to the Carolinas.

Colonial Trio Baltimore Denton L. Gould Dorothy Cross Jean Wessner Dorothy Barnes Peabody Artists Ensemble the Two Donkeys Padre Martini Haydn Amaryllis Thys

Cinnamon Drop Biscuit Recipe by Ethel M Hunter

Household Hints presents a cinnamon drop biscuit recipe by Ethel M Hunter. It uses two cups cake flour two teaspoons baking powder half teaspoon salt four tablespoons shortening three tablespoons sugar one teaspoon cinnamon half cup milk and one well beaten egg. Mix dry ingredients cut in shortening add liquid ingredients form soft dough drop teaspoonfuls on a greased sheet bake at 425 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes yields about two and a half dozen biscuits.

Denton M P Church Morning and Evening Topics

The Denton M P Church announces morning service with the sermon titled Altars of the Old Testament and evening service focusing on Sailing to Glory. A Christian Endeavor Bible study is scheduled for 6:45 p m and will cover 2nd Corinthians.

Denton Church Notices and Thanksgiving Plans

A roundup of church activities includes Rev M S Andrews preaching at Denton M E Church both services with Sunday School at 9 45 and Epworth League at 6 45. The Christian Comrade Class hosts a bake at the old parsonage on Wednesday November 25 at 10. A union Thanksgiving service at the Brethren Church at 10 30 features Reverend Andrews delivering the sermon and an offering for philanthropic use.

M. S. Andrews Denton M. E Epworth League M. E Old Parsonage Churches of Denton Brethren Church Milton S. Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church St. Elizabeth's Church St. Benedict's Church Ridgely St. Elizabeth’s Church St. Benedict’s Church

Death and marriages mark Ridgely weekly notes

Mrs. R E Fountain dies suddenly at her daughter's home in Ridgely after a lifetime of church work. A wedding near Cordova unites Miss Marianne Louise Wilson and Mr. Clinton Frederick Stoopes with a Bethlehem honeymoon. Community clubs, school events, and visits from regional families fill the week with bake sales, Red Cross drives, and civic activities across Ridgely and surrounding towns.

R. E. Fountain Orrell Saulsbury Anna Jane Lyons Samuel Lyons Philadelphia Girls’ Normal School of Denton Ridgely Presbyterian, Mrs. Fountain Became Active In the Work of the Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society The Missionary Society Roland Maplewood N. J Helen Saulsbury Frederick Jones Marianne Louise Wilson Norman Wilson Clinton Frederick Stoopes Percy C. Stoopes Cordova Sts. Peter and Paul Easton Leonard A. Regan M. Elizabeth Wilson Marion Stoopes Bethlehem Blanche Hobbs Redd Cross John Smith Bridgetown William Williams Bridgetown Methodist Episcopal Church Greensboro Cemetery Edward Jr California Ridgely High School Joyce Rash Peggy Lynch Miriam Roche Ruth McGrogan Luella Stufft Jack Davis Robert Gibson Raymond Crouse Bernice Wooters Samuel J. King Milton F. King Harvard Medical School Boston Ring Ridgely High Juniata College Huntington Pennsylvania Louis Townsend Ira Parrish Wm. Cannon Richard Wilmington A. J. Richard W. M. Wiley William Matthews Smyrna Del Hill Anthony Centreville Charles Cannon Ruthsburg Emmett Barton Hillsboro Emma Jackson Willard Jones Edwin O’day Federalsburg George Leeds Elizabeth Wilson Newport Red Cross Frank Flounders Ridgely Roll Call Willing Workers Sewing Circle O. B. Reed Cockran Trappe

Templeville Social Notes and Church Services

Mrs. Katie Stafford and Miss Mary Knotts hosted a turkey dinner for family and friends celebrating their sister Mrs. Carter of Hamilton and Mr. Herbert Knotts of Templeville. Attendees included numerous Knotts families and local residents in Templeville and nearby towns. Also updates on Nellie Cannon’s improvement and Rev Cannon’s hospital stay. Antioch M E Church services announced for November 22 with Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11 by Rev. Davis Walraven.

Katie Stafford Mary Knotts Carter Hamilton Herbert Knotts Templeville Fred Ross Rehoboth J. T. Carter J. T. Knotts Sadlersville Roland Knotts Hartly Guerney Knotts Alan Temple Stafford Irvin Moore Billie Amos Wyatt Doris Marydel Nellie Cannon Methodist Hospital Philadelphia Antioch M. E. Church Davis Walraven Joseph Messick and Son Wilmington Ernest Davis Kenton John Davis William Stoops and Son Fairlee Medford Starkey Elinor Jimmie Mr. Chapman Harrington Del Oscar Lord Louise Lowman Louise Golt Sapp Melvin Kinnamon Baltimore

Nutritionist Hints on Cooking Game Success

Miss Margaret McPheeters of the University of Maryland Extension Service says standard cooking methods suit game and wild fowl much as domestic poultry. Tender young animals fry or broil. older ones benefit from long slow cooking in stews and casseroles. coot is praised when properly prepared. Wild birds improve with brief aging, should be plucked dry, and seasoned lightly to retain their natural flavor.

Margaret McPheeters University of Maryland Extension Service Miss Mc

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Twentieth Century Club mee ts interesting rural program

The Twentieth Century Club gathered at Mrs. Nugent home with fourteen members and a visitor. Reports covered sympathy cards and a finance tally of 31.10 from a New England supper plus a donation. A Rural Woman's Short Course report and book discussion followed. Members urged to file canning reports and attend the Nov 23 officer election. Tomorrow's 4-H Rally in Denton features demonstrations talks and public speaking practice, with Maryland delegates sharing project work and awards at the National Club Congress.

Twentieth Century Club Thomas L. Nugent Sunshine Committee New England Wm. E. Stewart Evelyn Holden Polly Mary King Courtney Florence Dean

Leaders Gather in Den ton Meet Traveling Club Women

One of the county's most interesting local leader meetings occurred last Friday evening in Denton with full attendance. The following club women were present: Mrs. Harry Willis and Mrs. Raymond Fifield from Denton, Mrs. Frank D. Zeigler, Mrs. George Clendaniel, Mrs. Harry H. Nuttle, Miss Dorothea O'Connor, and Miss Bessie M. Spafford. Mrs. Harry Fisher and Mrs. Vernon Baker from Hillsboro. Mrs. William Richards and Mrs. Harold Hafer from Ridgely. Miss Mary Margaret Stevenson from Greensboro. Miss Dorothy Emerson from College Park. The next meeting will be held in January.

Denton Harry Willis Raymond Fifield Frank D. Zeigler George Clendaniel Harry H. Nuttle Dorothea O’connor Bessie M. Spafford Harry Fisher Vernon Baker Hillsboro William Richards Harold Hafer Ridgely Mary Margaret Stevenson Greensboro Dorothy Emerson College Park

Hillsboro and Nearby Visitors and PTA Meeting

A listing of social visits across Hillsboro and neighboring towns includes Philadelphia residents visiting Sparks and Schaeffers, families visiting Thompson and Pennington, and Beaven and Beaven families hosting relatives. The Hillsboro PTA plans its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening November 24, and church services are set for Sunday at three o'clock.

Frank Sparks George Schaeffer Philadelphia Tom Garrison Cheswold Del Tyson Heather Marydel W. B. Sparks Charlie Reese Sallie Jones Jennie Taylor Alice Taylor Clara Thompson H. Lay Beaven Francis Beaven Pocomoke Victor L. Emerson Ella V. Pennington Hillsboro Pearl Sparklin Marion Sherwood Delmar Episcopal Church

Death notices in Denton area recall

The death roll lists Dr. Roger H Duffey a former Washington pharmacist who died in Lancaster Pa after a brief illness He resided in Denton with his daughter Mrs Layman J Redden Burial was in Rock Creek Cemetery Washington Also noted are the deaths of Mrs Lillian Shutze Mrs Harvey Jacobs and Charles P Cowgill with services held in Denton Henderson and nearby communities Burial in Denton Cemetery Mt Olive and other local sites follow.

Roger H. Duffey Washington, D. C Lancaster Duffey Denton Layman J. Redden Pennsylvania Caroline County Hugh Duffey Hillsboro Roger Redden Charles Jarrell Oscar Clark M. S. Andrews M. E. Church Rock Creek Cemetery Washington Lillian Shutze Greensboro J. Virgil Moore Thomas J. Turkington Methodist Protestant Church Buring Denton Cemetery Shutze Ireland New Jersey Harvey Jacobs Chester Angie Warren Burrsville Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church Noah Warren Farmington Del Edward Warren Harrington Henderson M. E Charles P. Cowgill Henderson Mt. Olive Cemetery

Notice to correspondents and advertisers for Thanksgiving week

Advertisers and correspondents are asked to submit copy early next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The guidance aims to ensure timely publication and headline readiness across the Thanksgiving period.

Queen Anne Ladies Aid Plan Church Roof

The Ladies Aid Society of Hillsboro M. E. Church met at Mrs. Ralph Holland's home to organize roof repairs for the church house, a project bought years ago by the society and supported by it. Work to begin at once amid a busy list of visits and social notes from Queen Anne and nearby communities.

Sunshine Workers Class hears Miss Dorothea Stafford program

Hobes Dorothy Stafford and her brother Charles entertained the Sunshine Workers Class at the Community House with an engaging program prepared by Margaret Marine and Louise Adams. Ice cream and cake were served and plans announced for December hosting. Rev Ziba Adams conducts revival services at Burrsville M. T. P. Church and Sunday School is set at 2 with a 3 pm preaching service by Rev Adams.

Dorothy Stafford Charles Sunshine Workers Margaret Marine Louise Adams L. H. Thomas T. H. Towers Christian Endeavor Ziba Adams Anderson Redden Near Ridgely F. N. Smith Burrsville M. TP F. E. Davis W. G. Holbrook Newark N. J B. B. Allen Washington Christine Moore Sylvia Kline

Social Visiting Circles Across Denton and Area

Mr and Mrs Ellis Collins and children Lois and Doris were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Nichols in Denton on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Fletcher Phillips and Mr Willard Johnson of Federalsburg spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson and family. Mr and Mrs Olaf Smith and daughter were guests of Mr and Mrs George Turner recently.

Ellis Collins Lois Doris Oscar Nichols Denton Fletcher Phillips Willard Johnson Federalsburg Carl Johnson Olaf Smith George Turner

Hearts and Aces Club formed in Preston social scene

On Saturday November 14 a group organized The Hearts and Aces Club a bi monthly bridge society with twelve regular members and guest substitutes. Officers include Mrs Stevens Brown president and Mrs Phil Stewart secretary treasurer. The group plans dances parties and dinners funded by a small club chest and aims for lively winter social events.

Hearts and Aces Club Stevens Brown Denton Phil Stewart Easton Bennett Todd H. B. Wright Jr Josephine Berry H. W. Dean Preston Robert H. Thompson Centreville Harry B. Wright Montreal Duchess of Athell Glasgow Wright Grand Lodge A. F A. M Maryland Ladies Aid Bonner Carmine Orrell Hollis Clayton Taylor Fulton Noble Harvey Parrott Eastern Shore Federation Salisbury Lawson General Federation H. H. Class of Harmony Church H. M. Hollis Roland Towers Alva Lee Hollis Penn Hall H.M. Hollis Professor Baker Delaware University Grover Tubman Mount Holly Thomas Coulbourne St. Michaels Baltimore Marie Taylor Florida Plummer Wilmington Josephine Gallagher Washington College Jack Lattamus Marker T. L. Trice Washington E. B. Blades Card Club

CCC Camps Drain Eastern Shore Delaware Ditch Work

Five CCC drainage camps on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Delaware report totals through October 2 of 5,951,780 square yards cleared, 230,650 cubic yards excavated by machine, and 138,845 cubic yards by hand and explosives. Ray W. Carpenter notes that work done is likely only one third of what remains, underlining inadequate drainage as a major farming obstacle. The project, led by Carpenter and the U S Department of Agriculture, focuses on maintenance and improvement of public ditches, not new lands, with strong local support from several counties.

CCC Maryland Delaware Ray W. Carpenter Carpenter Agricultural Engineering Department University of Maryland Bureau of Agrcultural Engineering U.S. Department of Agriculture Westover Vienna Goldsboro Wyoming Georgetown

Greensboro area obituaries and social notes a week

Mrs Mildred Medford Hanby 27 died in Ft Lauderdale influenza. Surviving husband Claude Hanby two brothers William Taylor Medford F P Medford Jr two sisters Mrs Joseph Petrick Miss Louise Medford and step mother Mrs Franklin Medford Funeral at Marydel Church and burial in Greensboro cemetery. Frederic F Monroe Sr 565 died at home two sisters one sister-in-law widow and five children survive. Funeral private at home. Phyllis Shulties ninth birthday party attended by many local children. Several social visits and marriages announced including Sallie Mullikin McGuire to Westly Fluke on November 5. Numerous weekend visits and travels noted across Baltimore Harrington Denton Dover and Del. Birth announced November 11.

Mildred Medford Hanby Ft. Lauderdale Fla Hanby Franklin P. Medford Maryden Claude Hanby Florida William Taylor Medford Baltimore F. P. Medford Jr Fort Lauderdale Joseph Petrick Louise Medford Franklin Medford Philadelphia James H. Scotten Marydel Henry Medford Greensboro John B. Medford Henderson A. E. Travers Frederic F. Monroe Sr Mr. Monroe Fairmount West Virginia Eastern Shore Feed Company Dover Del P. E. Taylor Wanda Monroe Fredric Monroe Jr Wilmington Clay Melvin Monroe Cora M. Sherwood Detroit Mich John J. Watson Greensboro Baptist Church Phyllis Shulties Doris Shulties Bruce Doris Wilson Harrington Ellen Stevenson Elaine Edwards Elsie Shirley Jeannette Hubbard Dorothy Helen Burge Anna Mie Doty Virginia Draper Dorothy Linsky Cleo Spiering Genevieve Langrell June Shulties Walter Scott Donald Shulties S. Strode Beckham Jack Washington B. C. Beckham Herbert Stewart Frances Mae Pippin Mary Katherine Porter J. W. Porter Joseph Bernard Anne Porter Durham N. C Eloise Pritchett Sarah Pritchett New Theatre Earl Deaner D. H. Deaner Harry Karcher Laurel Clarence Russell Russell H. M. Cohee Magnolia Alfred Blackburn J. E. Weaver Anna Blackburn Stevensville Arthur Mitchell and Son Harvey Porter

Warning to Motorists on Roosevelt Boulevard Speeding

Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland warns local motorists and visitors about speeds on Roosevelt Boulevard U S 1 and Fairmount Park drives. An analysis shows 60 percent of those arrested for exceeding 40 mph live outside Philadelphia. The club reports 3680 motorists fined totaling 37958 dollars in one year, mainly on the northern Roosevelt Boulevard.

Philadelphia Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland Roosevelt Boulevard Fairmount Park Garrison P. Knox

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the Local Department Schuman Invictus Bruno Hahn Gretchaninoff Moskowski Ries Schubert Shortnin’ Bread —Ensemble Jacques Wolfe Perie Mozart Lizt Linwood Baptist Parsonage Elizabeth Downes Elmer Downes Linwood Paul D. Ross W. D. Ross Altville Missouri Dawson Downes Ross Pet Milk Company D. Wilson Davis Fowling Creek Davis Carrie Deen William H. Deen Walter Sparklin Elisha Hubbard McQuay Sallie E. Covey Sue Bye Samuel Bye W. O. Ledman Thomas H. Draper George A. Deakyne Keswick Road Draper City Paul Shockley W. L. Swann Wilmer B. Parker Emily Elizabeth Cannon Westminster Joseph Lee Parker Western Maryland College Louise M. Hollister University of Maryland Hospital Levi Hollister Dawson George Orange Orme George Woodberry Forest School C. Rodney Layton Price Hill W. Va Layton P. G. Crouse Fred Stack Kent Island Howard Melvin Joyce Ann Baker Charles Baker Ethel M. Hunter Eastern Shore Public Service Co Concord Church Olivia Lord Denton Methodist Protestant Church Epiphany Mission C. G. Crouse Homemakers’ Clubs Elsie Ebling National Club Congress Chicago Tuckahoe Queen Anne Ladies Aid Society of Ralph Holland James Briscoe Oscar Briscoe Briscoe Howard Sewell Freeland Clopper Jack Gibson Anna Poore J. M. York Virginia Katherine Whitby Young People’s Council of Religious Education Albert Cahall May Bradey Baggs Susie Coursey May Dean Leroy Sard Floyd Cahall Price George Sharp Horace Morgan John Drexler L. ©. Howard Bernard Sparks Bernard Jr Rawley Selby Smith Ella G. Jump Fred Jump Woman's Home Missionary Society of Florence M. Stayton Harry Knotts Robert H. Clay Hobbs Frank M. Willis Della Mullikin Mary Diggans Howard Jarman Berlin N. M. S. Muller Hobes Eastern Shore Robert Davenport Raymond Ogleby Susan Thawley Swarthmore Oscar Wyatt Pete Camell C. C. Williams Hattie Wheeler Mary Mitchell Mamie Griffin T. F. Dobson Arlie Dingledine Ohio R. H. Wright and Delair Samuel Jewell Mary Jackson Bridgeville Vewspac
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