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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1929

Page

5

Local Department Gift Items and Church Bake Sale

The ad highlights Christmas gifts at F J Wrights Jewelry Store with silverware beads watches and painted pottery. The Ladies Aid of the M E Church plans a bake sale in the Church House on Saturday at 10 am. Other notices include sales on rugs furniture and heating stoves, a filling station purchase in Denton and a house for sale or rent.

F. J. Wright Elgin Wright Peribonka Ladies Aid M. E. Church Caroline County Atwater Kent Victor Majestic Crosley Spartan M. K. Newnam Cole Allen M. E. Newnsm Church House A. R. Murphy Denton Frank Smith Goldsboro Sinclair Oils and Gas H. C. Wright A. R. Wright Main and Sixth Streets A. G. Saulsbury Ridgely

Local social rounds mark birthday and visits in Denton

John William Andrew hosted fifteen friends for a sixth birthday party arranged by his parents Mr and Mrs W E Andrew. Several Denton residents and visitors attended gatherings including Mrs Linwood Eaton and guests, Mr Kennard Longfellow of Salisbury, and Miss Sara Dawson, last Sunday’s wedding in Bethesda M P Church. Attachments note trips to Westminster and Baltimore for family occasions, a joint optometry meeting in Laurel, and a bridge luncheon at Maple Lodge in Tuckahoe Neck.

John William Andrew W. E. Andrew Linwood Eaton Roland Fisher Land Edward Marcus Hook Roland Pippin Marvin Wilbur Stanley Carroll Greensboro Chas W.roe Dawson Wm. Cannon Louis Dukes Denton Kennard Longfellow Salisbury Sara Dawson Bethesda M. P Baltimore Washington R. Boon Beachamp Westminster Raymond Western Maryland College H. A. Paine Lida Wine Elizabeth F. J. Wright Delaware Eastern Shore of Maryland Associations of Optometrists Laurel Del Thurssday Paul T. Baynard Garrison Helen Chester F. Baynard George W. Beck Eleanor Boardman the Palace Joseph B. Orrell Virginia Joe Philadelphia Alex McWilliams Maple Lodge Tuckahoe Neck Clark Mollie Gootee Lucille Bailey E. Ti. Hirs Alda P. Whitby Bridge

Local Social Notes From Ridgely and Surrounding Areas

Ridgely residents report illnesses including Ellen McElwain and Florence Haymaker. Caregivers include J M Haymaker of Centreville. Week-end visitors include Ray Archer and husband from Philadelphia, and relatives of Henry Wilkinson. Community Club plans a December 4 turkey supper. Franklin Seward injured in a Smyrna auto crash. farm purchase and visits to Philadelphia and Atlantic City noted.

Ellen McElwain Florence Haymaker J. M. Haymaker Centreville Westcott Porter Ray Archer Philadelphia Henry Wilkinson Harry Burton Harry, Jr Harry Hemmons Coursey Elin Goldsborough Wilmington Ruth Trice J. T. Moore Lawrence Lynch Miss Trice T. L. Day Delaney Denton Houston Pennington J. J. Lane Wallace M. A. Brackett Eastern Shore Dental Association Cambridge S. E. Parsons Salisbury Ridgely Card Club D. M. Swing Rehoboth Fred Roe White Haven John Lane Frank Seward Smyrna Galvin Lynch Alice Golt Cordova Walter Bennington Norman Wilson Emma Jackson Frank Long Selbyville Fred H. Flounders Washington Joseph Devilbiss Orrell Saulsbury Atlantic City Harford Porter

Weekend visits across towns noted in local column

Marydel student Tania Standertson of American University Washington DC spent the weekend with her father Paul Standertson. Rosiene Scotton of Washington College Chestertown visited with Mr and Mrs James Scotton. Mr and Mrs Raymond Shuttle of Wilmington visited Mrs and Mrs John Stafford. George Long and daughter Helen and Hazel Hoopes spent the weekend with Edna Walls. Mrs Wesley Walls is improving after illness. Bryan Walls of Wilmington visited Wesley Walls. Everett Long visited Grey of Selbyville. The column also hints at a legal line about jury calls and a new serial The Crippled Lady of Peri bonka.

Tania Standertson American University Washington, D. C Paul Standertson Rosiene Scotton Washington College Chestertown James Scotton Raymond Shuttle Wilmington John Stafford George Long Helen Hazel Hoopes Edna Walls Wesley Walls Bryan Walls Everett Long Mrs. Grey Selbyville

4H Federation Meets in Denton Agenda Includes Elections

The 4H Federation of Caroline county girls held a semi annual meeting at the Denton Community House on November 18 from 1 30 to 4 pm with about 150 attendees representing 165 clubs. Officers were elected: Caroline Ebling president Louise Smith vice president Vivian Holsinger secretary Blanche Walston treasurer Edna Crouse Dorothea O Connor parliamentarian Ruth Wash ell editor Anna Frances Seward recreation Rebecca Voshell program. The program featured talks on advertising 4H club work making no scarf trip to Camp Vail and What National Camp did for me plus a performance House of the Heart by Denton 4 H girls.

4H Federation of the Caroline County Denton Caroline Ebling Ridgely Louise Smith Bridgetown Vivian Holsinger Blanche Walston Edna Crouse Dorothea O’connor Ruth Washell Preston Anna Frances ‘Seward Rebecca ‘Voshell Mrs. Jefferson Federalsburg Virginian Ridgerly Camp Vail Ruth Voshell Dorothy Emerson University of Maryland College Park House of the Heart

Hurlock Woman Found Dead in Bed at 67

Mrs Emma Dennis Carroll 67 widow of B F Carroll was found dead in her bed at home. Neighbors alarmed after not seen for days. Brother-in-law James Carroll and O H Thompson entered through a bedroom window. Doctor said death occurred Friday night. Survived by daughter Mrs Lee Crippen and four grandchildren, brother Jesse T Dennis. Funeral at Washington M E Church. Interment Hurboeck cemetery.

Hurlock Emma Dennis Carroll B. F. Carlyoll Sarah Harper J. E. [Payne James Carroll O. H. Thompson Dennis M. P. Conference Harriett Bowens Dennis Lee Crippen Professor Crippen Bucknell University Lewisburg Jesse T. Dennis Preston Washington M. E. Church W. O. Bennett Hurboeck Cemetery

W C T U Convention Held at M P Church

The Talbot Dorchester Caroaling Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its quarterly executive meeting at the Denton M P Church. President Mrs L G Frazier led a morning session with late arrivals, then an afternoon meeting featured reports from Mrs Bennett and others, a Parliamentary Law class, a mock meeting, a paper on Good Citizenship, and music by Miss Margaret Swing and Mr G H Rue.

Talbot-Dorchester-Caraoling Woman's Christian Temperance Union Denton M. P L. G. Frazier Hurlock Bennett Philippine Islands Mary Hardcastle Easton Whitby

Sunday Services and Local Family Visits in Templeville

Templeville church holds Sunday School at 9 46 followed by a sermon by the pastor. The third quarterly conference is set for Friday at 7 30 pm with full attendance urged. In personal news Mrs Sarah Hickey and Mrs Anna Maske attended a Philadelphia wedding for Miss Evelyn Sinclair last Tuesday. Several relatives and friends visit from Newark Del and Philadelphia including the Morgans and Starkeys.

Sarah Hickey Anna Maske Hickey Evelyn Sinclair Philadelphia Benjamin Starkey William Morgan Newark Lloyd J. F. Raughiey Del J. Medford Starkey William Horsley Hollywood Calif Gurney Knotts William Kinnamon

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Club Evening

The Community Club met at the Church House with patriotic songs and a brief collection. Activities featured library talks by Easton Librarian Mrs Walker on civic betterment, library work, and zoning, plus a library plan for profits. thirty attendees.

Will Rogers at Dover Opera House Next Week

Will Rogers stars in They Had To See Paris at the Dover Opera House next week. The Fox Movietone drama follows Oklahoma oil wealth transforming Pike Peters into a millionaire who holidays in Paris with his family, chasing titles and society amid laughs and expense.

Will Rogers Dover Opera House Paris Will Rogers Opera House Homer Cray Owen Davis, Sr Frank Borzage Bernard Steele Fox Movietone Pike Peters United States Irene, Rich Owen Daivis, Sr Marguerite Churchill Fifi Dorsay Ivan Lebedeff Rex Bell

Community luncheon and local notices in Greenwood area

Residents gathered at the Edgell home near Greenwood for a Tuesday evening luncheon. A bake sale is planned at Ma sonic Hall Denton on November 27 with items including dressed chicken and pies. Other items note departures, visitors, and social church events in the community.

Orphans' Court Proceedings in Caroline County

The Orphans' Court met with Judges West, Harper and Shawn presiding. Several administrations filed accounts and inventories, transfers and sales ordered, and bonds approved. Appraisers named, creditors notices ordered, and executors and administrators assigned for deceased estates.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West, Harper and Shawn Pres Walter J. Nichols James Andrew Nichols Evelyn M. Ross Calvert C. Merriken George C. Johnson William P. Manlove Annie Manlove Benjamin Reed William S. Reed Robert Jarrell, Jr B. Ross Daling Edgar Blanche, Jr Edgar Blanche Mary M. Shaner Jonas Shaner William H. Robinson C. Virginia Robinson Blaine Bullock William F. Davis

Harmony Church Lights Up Harmony Community

Harmony residents installed electric lights at the church funded by Mr. Roland Thomas, enhancing Sunday services and safety with exterior illumination. The town sees active pews, a lit steps area, and convenient parking at night.

Cards for all occasions at F. J. Wrights.

A local shop advertises a full range of greeting cards for every occasion at F. J. Wrights. The display highlights seasonal selections and gift ideas available in-store.

F. J. Wright

Hillsboro Queen Anne PTA Elects Officers and Programs

The Hillsboro Queen Anne PTA met Tuesday electing officers: President Mrs Clifton Hicks, Vice President Mrs Richard Beaven, Secretary Mrs Howard Dodds, Treasurer Mrs Josephine Blades. A program featured readings, recitations, and musical numbers by local and Denton performers.

Clifton Hicks Richard Beaven Howard Dodds Josephine Blades Gladys Gale W. B. Sparks Susie Thompson Geo. B. Stewart Lillian Timmons Ida Benson Sarah ,Baynard Thomas Baynard Denton Mary Virginia Sherwood Federation of Clubs Federalsburg Norman Clark H. M. Thompson N. E. Knott James Hicks J. R. Covell James Sloan Miriam Gale Milton Beaven Anne Wm. Booker Queenstown Carrie Payne Chas. Fleming Easton Wright Garton Ormond Andrew Ella Pennington Milford Kline Fred Beauchamp American Corner Catherine Chance Burrsville Dorothy DeFord Hillsboro Ladies’ Aid

Ladies Aid Bazaar at Hillsboro M E Church

The Ladies Aid Society of Hillsboro M E Church will hold an annual bazaar on Saturday December seventh at 2 30 p m featuring a popular supper option with chicken salad or ham netsal salad rolls biscuits and coffee for twenty five cents. Residents attend and funds show a strong turnout with a large crowd and eighty one dollars cleared from the supper. Other notes cover church services meetings and local visits across Smithville and surrounding areas.

Ladies Aid Society of Hillsboro M. E. Church Harry Geo. Moore Henry Horace Morgan Addie Morgan Methodist Episcopal Church South Linwood Holliday Hebron J. E. Morgan Harry Moore Alan Annapolis Navy-Wake Forest Preston Chestertown Tri-County High School Harry Gibson Malcom Pollock Philadelphia Howard Thomas Howard Knotts Fannie Shepherd J. L. Kurtz Herbert Stayton Jane Stayton Roscoe Salmer Baltimore Bernard Sparks and Sons C. S. Holsinger Twin Cedars Farm Ridgely Henry Morgan Howard Eley Everett Blades Lee H. Richcreek F. T. Fairbanks Trappe E. H. Dashiel

Daughters of America Set Thanksgiving Service

The Daughters of America announce a special Thanksgiving service on Monday evening November 25 at 8 o'clock. Everyone is welcome. Mr and Mrs G C Frase and Mr and Mrs A M Frase of Olean New York have returned home after visiting friends in Minneapolis Minnesota and Almena Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs G C Frase have been visiting at the home of their brother and sister Mr and Mrs A M Frase in Olean New York. Epiphany Guild Gift Shop to open December 5 6 and 7 in the parish house. Mr A M Frase of Olean New York is spending a few days with his brother here.

Pride of Preston Daughters of America G. C. Frase A. M. Frase Olean N. Y Minneapolis Minn Almena Wis Epiphany Guild

Wiliston Community Club meets at Mrs Cooper home

The Wiliston Community Club gathered Wednesday at 10 30 a m at Mrs Harry Cooper's home with Mrs O G Hignatt presiding. Members sang America the Beautiful as roll call noted benefits from club projects. Luncheon followed and afternoon reports by Mrs Cooper and Mrs Thawley on trips to College Park. Meeting adjourned for December at Mrs A G Gelletty's. Several members mentioned recent travels and visits.

Williston Community Club Harry Cooper O. G. Hignatt Chestertown W. T. Love Roland Wheatley Wilmington Philadelphia Ruth Smack Rebecca Wheatley

Local Socials and Visits Reported in Goldsboro

Goldsboro residents Mrs Aaron Sparks and Mrs Calvin Elliott hosted guests from Philadelphia and Wilmington. Rev W H Ballengee preached in Barley to Rev Jordan. Mrs Robert Jarrell Jr visited brother Loren Pritchett and wife in Norwood PA. Sewing Circle entertained by Horace Shively. John Davis and daughters from Collingswood NJ visited Mrs Grant DeWitt. Walter Sapp treated at Emergency Hospital in Easton. Mr and Mrs W C Cheffins hosted relatives from Norwood PA. Mrs Will Melvin and Mrs John Sylvester spent time with relatives in Wilmington and New York. J F Lane entertained several relatives.

Aaron Sparks Philadelphia Calvin Elliott Wilmington Walter Elliott W. H. Ballengee Barclay Jordan Robert Jarrell, Jr Loren Pritchett Norwood Horace Shively John Davis Collingswood N. J Grant DeWitt Walter Sapp Easton W. C. Cheffins Will Melvin John Sylvester New York J. F. Lane

Local Visitors and Relatives Visit in Delaware Town

Messrs Chas Medford and Medford Temple of Wilmington spent Friday with Mr and Mrs J B Medford. Mr and Mrs Joe Pritchett and son of Harrington were entertained by Mr and Mrs John Pritchett on Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Schoppe of Philadelphia were guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Schoppe over the weekend. Mrs Pearl Jones of Wilmington visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Meredith over the weekend. Rev and Mrs C D Sharpless of Chesapeake City visited friends here. Mr Ed Pritchett of Wilmington is spending time with his parents here. Mr and Mrs Ed Stubbs visited relatives near Harrington on Sunday. Miss Edith Thompson spent last week with relatives in Harrington.

Cambridge Harry Crouse James Lewis Virginia Dobson Greensboro Lewis Charles Hammond Philadelphia Robert Klee Geo. Stevens Germantown Carter Forrester St. Mary’s Carroll Meredith Meredith Wilmington Emerson Faust J. C. Troxell Fred Clement Hoffman Brothers and Sisters George Thompson Greensboro Baptist Church J. H. Edgell Greenwood Everning Hicks Johnson Howard Todd Clarence Parker Frank Wroten Roy Barwick H. Edgell L. H. Thomas R.J de Ruyer New York Franklin Rash Frank E. Adams Earl Starkey Atlantic City Isaac Starkey W. T. Archer Union M. P Burrsville F. N. Smith Atwater Kent M. Merriken Elmer Butler Louis Butler Harmony Roland Thomas Ben Cohee Amelia Cohee William Derrickson J Arthur Baker Gilbert Gibson Elbert Richards Anna Todd Bridgeville Ida Banning W. R J. H. Lare Sadie Holland Salisbury Clarence Lynch Sadie Favenger Milford Del Palmer Lare Harlan Clevenger T. Thomas Blanche Henry Davis Frank Hollis Hickman Bloomery M. E S. L. Hanby L. B. Case New Brunswick N. J G. H. Fritz Randolph Earl Alford Donald Wm. Alford Oscar Alford Fred Parker Jennie Robinson Ormond Wright Denton Arthur Adams T. H. Willin Federalsburg Orland Closson Beatrice Lee Meredith Maggie Adams Blaine Bullock John Williams Daniel Williams Easton Hospital Smithville James Savitz William Dill Chas Medford and Medford Temple J. B. Medford Joe Pritchett Harrington John Pritchett John Schoppe Ed. Schoppe Pearl Jones John Meredith C.D. Sharpless Chesapeake City Ed. Pritchett Ed. Stubbs Edith Thompson

Greensboro and its environs

Alfred Bilbrough died at Easton Emergency Hospital on Monday from injuries in a barn loft fall fracturing his skull and paralyzing his left side. Funeral services were held Wednesday. He was a respected local farmer and leaves a widow, a daughter, and two sons.

Alfred Bilbrough Easton Emergency Hospital Church Hill Players Greensboro High School George Hollingsworth Near Town Josephine Moore R. F. Eaton Centreville Roy Thawley Cecilton Edward Mitchell Wilmington Claude Leland Anne Chicago W. B. Moore Virginia Luff Delaware Hospital John Luff Isaac Steele J. K. Meekins Charles Wiencke Charles Annie Hopkins Vernon Charles Wheeler Ruth Paul Longfellow Whitelysburg L. R. Brumbaugh Virginia Brumbaugh Arlie Dingledine Lucy Thomas Dobson Camden N. J James B. Noble Cambridge E. M. Noble J. Keene Saulsbury Wilson Jackson New York A. W. Brumbaugh Bridge Edward Smith N. A. Smith C. M. Jones Betty Jones Washington Jane Dill Miller Whiting J. W. Porter Philadelphia George Wooters Carl Dingledine Perry's Point

Patterson School Honor Roll and Community Involvement

Vernon notes Patterson School pupils Lida Bailey Betty Bailey Robert Murphy Eliza beth Murphy Pearl Furbush Dorothy Furbush May Heverin Louise Heverin Pearl Jones Julia Jones with perfect attendance and 90 percent rate. School joined Modern Health Crusade Junior Red Cross Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association Student Accident Society Delaware Art Club Fire Prevention Society Delaware Safety Council aiming for top banners and pins. Mrs Alice H Ross leads 4 H Club nature and health projects. National Lumber Manufacturers Association sent wood block from White House trusses with history pamphlet. Miss Lucy Pierson and Lola Willoughby and families featured amid local society and religious services updates.

Patterson School Lida Betty Bailey Robert Elizabeth Murphy Pearl Dorothy Furbush May Louise Heverin Pearl Jones Julia Jones Modern Health Crusade Junior Red Cross Tthe Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association Student Accident Society Delaware Art Club Fire Prevention Society Delaware Safety Council Alice H. Ross Milford Delaware State Educational Association Lucy Pierson Chester Elias Pierson Oklahoma Lola Willoughby Washington Denton Harrington IM. P R. W. Sapp Benjamin C. Warren Ocean Grove New Jersey Cold Spring N. Y Frank Ross Truax Wyoming Kent County House Fred Pritchett Philadelphia

November discount sale at Allen's Parlor Furnaces

A carload of Allen's Parlor Furnaces has arrived with a site to suit any home. See for particulars and take advantage of the November discount sale promoted by M. K. Newnam.

Allen’s M. K. Newnam

November discount sale at M. K. Newnam Furnisher

Local home goods dealer M. K. Newnam Furnisher of Homes showcases a larger stock of living room suits than ever before as part of a November sale. The ad highlights a broad selection and reduced prices to attract shoppers.

Eere M. K. Newnam

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