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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1935

Page

5

Live Wire Bake and Local Ads Spur Denton News

Denton Md items promote sales from R H Stafford Burrsville and M K Newnam with radios, stoves, and mattresses. Church and school events include bake sales at Boon Beauchamp shop and a Chinese supper. Public notices cover welfare programs, vacant positions, and a free matinee at Dentonia Theatre with a Goose and the Gander shown in the evening.

R. H. Stafford Burrsville Atwater Kent Radio Denton Journal Atwater Kent M. K. Newnam Brown’s Denton Atwater Franklin St Journal Office Journal Mildred B. Butler Law Building Boon Beauchamp 3Rd Street Denton M. P Loyal Leaders M. P F. J. Wright Philadelphia Denton Church of the Brethren Cole M. P. Church R. Boon Beauchamp Dexter Caroline County Farm Bureau A. H. Lauterbach Interstate Milk Producers Association of Philadelphia Farmers Supply Co National Federalsburg—Covey and Williams Hardware Store Dentonia Theatre Technick Our Gang Kay Francis George Brent Business and Professional Men’s Association Hallowe’en Caroline

Eastern Star revival in Denton lunar ritual event

Caroline Chapter No 62 hosted an 1868 style Eastern Star revival in Denton with grand officers from Maryland and Delaware as guests. The meeting featured old fashioned rites, oil lamps, and a vintage organ, with Mrs Jennie P. Crouse presiding. The gathering included readings, vocal numbers, and social arrivals from Cambridge Salisbury and Wilmington.

Order of Eastern Star Caroline Denton Order Cambridge Federalsburg Centreville St. Michaels Pocomoke Salisbury Maryland Kent Harrington Del Jennie P. Crouse Versa Hubbert Mildred Kelley Preston Victor Lee Emerson Caroline County Victor Frederick Emerson Justine Constance Perot Eleanor du Pont Francis G. du Pont Perot Germantown Philadelphia Russell Stevens Joe Willoughby Hobbs Stevens Wendell L. Cooper H. S. Cooper Greensboro Pacific Coast Cooper Navy Gertrude Stiars Williston Nan Hurlock Henry L. Stiars Roland Park Baltimore Frederick F. Wright Edward Edward C. Wright Near Town Mary Walter Camden N. J Charles R. Zacharias Asbury Park S. M. Newton Robert Zacharias Jonathan L. Hughes Wilbert L. Merriken Goucher College Wicomico Hotel Lloyd Butler Easton C. L. Flaharty Iva Flaharty Alice Billings‘Jey Wilmington Herbert T. Craft Jacob B. Davis Charles Fiske Piet Homeland Job Nevin Allfather Denton M. E. Church Edna Shipman William Mason and Son Montgomery Ala Wm. E. Brown Mary Sue Johnson New York Red Bank Wm. D. Uhler Brick Hotel

Union Thanksgiving Service Set at Reformed Church

The annual Union Thanksgiving service will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Reformed Church with Rev Jos Rittenhouse of the Brethren Church delivering the message. Local residents share family news and visits across Ridgely Cambridge and surrounding towns.

The Reformed Church Jos. Rittenhouse Brethren Church William Grinier Queen Anne Ridgely Renie Sellars Jas. Wilson Hurlock I. T. Saulsbury Mimma Saulsbury Bateman Draper Boonesboro Harold Fountain George Brittingham George Wilmington D. M. Swing T. W. Jones Nelson Richards Rehoboth Virginia Moore Robert Waters Cambridge Emma Jackson

Physicians discuss county medical society merger plans in Denton

Dr J H Mason Knox Jr of Baltimore outlines use of federal child welfare funds in Caroline county at a Denton gathering of Talbot and Caroline medical societies. Officials report a potential merger, with future meetings alternating between Denton and Easton.

J. H. Mason Knox, Jr Baltimore State Bureau of Child Welfare Caroline County Medical Society Talbot County Medical Society Denton Knox Caroline County Talbot County Easton Charles Stonesifer Greensboro T. Alan Goldsborough Department of Agriculture State Roads Commission of Maryland White Harry B. Wright Preston Grand Lodge of Masons of Wright Masonic Temple A. H. Snyder University of Maryland

Doctor Charles P. Noble dies at 72 in Radnor

Dr. Charles P. Noble, famed gynecologist and abdominal surgery expert, died at his Radnor home after a long career. Born November 15, 1863 in Federalsburg Maryland, he studied at Iowa Agricultural College and Maryland, earning an MD in 1884 and DS in 1907. He coedited Kelly Noble Gynecology and Abdominal Surgery and authored several medical books. He married Mira Rose in 1885 and later Elizabeth Scanlan in 1915. survived by his widow and a son from the first marriage.

Charles P. Noble Radnor Philadelphia Noble Dr. Noble Federalsburg Iowa Agricultural College University of Maryland Kelly Howard A. Kelly Kelly-Noble Mira Rose Newark N. J Elizabeth M. Scanlan St. Davids

Revival series announced at Denton M P Church

Denton M P Church opens revival services starting tomorrow at 7 30 p m running nightly to December 8 led by evangelist Rev Albert Turkington of Baltimore with Rev William Turkington of Philadelphia as song leader Special music will be featured each evening Morning and evening services reveal the themes The Church of the New Jerusalem Preston holds 11 a m service with sermon The Years of Plenty and of Famine and a 10 16 a m Sunday School Willis ton Community Church lists no afternoon service Sunday School at 10 30 a m Epiphany Mission Preston offers a 10 a m Sunday School

Denton M. P Christian Endeavor Albert Turkington Baltimore William Turkington Philadelphia Church of the New Jerusalem Preston Williston Epiphany Mission

Heated apartment for rent in Fleetwood Denton Md

Apartment listing notes a heated unit in Fleetwood area of Denton Maryland. Includes contact for rental inquiry and basic housing details.

I.R. Fleetwood Denton, Md

Weekly Ridgely News Letter highlights Red Cross drive

The Community Club held an open meeting at the fire house with speakers from the county and state Red Cross regions. They discussed aid to Ridgely families, eye glasses for children, hospital care, clothing, and classes in home hygiene and first aid for firemen. The piece notes involvement of Rev. Carpenter and Miss Jessie Snow, and outlines upcoming Peace program events and a storm-related postponement. It also covers local obituaries, League of Nations efforts, social gatherings, and Red Cross fundraising plans.

Red Cross J. 8. Lapham Red Cros Ridgely Margaret Lewis National Red Cross Federalsburg C. Irving Carpenter Methodist Episcopal Church Eastern Shore Federation John Paul Troy Frank Headley Jessie L. Snow John L. Whitehurst Department of Education Louise de Ginther Edward Lawrence J. Kemp Stevens Elkton Port Deposit Chesapeake City Queen Anne St. Michaels Harlock Cambridge, Neck District East New Market Salisbury Princess Anne Denton Greensboro Andersontown-Hobbs Caroline Maryland League of Nations Association Jessie F. Snow Margaret Swing Miss Snow Zion M. E Boonesboro W. A. Miles Frank Klotz Leon Woods Stanton Del Woods Klotz Jas. S. Wilson Margaret Ella Elsie Wilson Franklin Wilson Elsmere Harry Klotz Elizabeth Klotz Harold Hafer Frank Flounders County Carleton Marvel Paul Holsinger Ed. Morris Hilla ‘Swann T. W. Jones Orrell Saulsbury BE. Hurley Edith Elizabeth Seaford

Denton memories of farms, schools, and town figures

A reader recalls Denton fifty years ago noting crows and squirrels hunted near Burrsville, prices like crow scallops, and local stores. He names early teachers, lawyers, editors, and students including Roberta Hobbs, Albert Towers, Harvey Cooper, W S Norris, Bates Stephens, and A P Sorden, ending with a subscription payment note.

Denton Journal Peck Robert Henry Smith Burrsville Henry Blackston Denton Matt Garey Jonathan Greenley Evan Morgan Bill Weber Shadrac Baker Nathaniel Roe F. C. Ramsdell Robert Henry Dill James Melvin Edward T. Tubbs Alex Tuff Central School House Edward Main Street Baltimore American Jabba Walker Penlicker Williston Roberta Hobbs Albert Towers Harvey Cooper W. S. Norris Chinquapin Bates Stephens Georgia Sordan A. P. Sorden

Red Cross tabulates flood losses in Federalsburg

Red Cross survey shows Federalsburg flood damage excluding railroad loss at 513,792.10, pushing total to over one million. Itemized losses include 201,750 in commercial impact and 96,750 in wages. Affected: 233 families in flood area with 176 families aiding 610 individuals. Margaret Lewis led field work with Eleanor Noble and Rev. C Irving Carpenter directing ongoing relief efforts.

Federalsburg American Red Cross Red Cross Margaret Lewis Eleanor Noble C. Irving Carpenter Federalsburg Red Cross Advisory Committee County Red Cross

Deaths in Denton area claim three lives in brief obituary notes

Aquilla Frazier Meeks 79 died last Tuesday at his daughter’s home in Denton after a year bedridden. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday in Goldsboro M E Church South, burial in Greensboro cemetery. Survived by two daughters and several sons. Also, Dee Coursey Anders 61 died Thursday in Tuckahoe Neck. funeral Sunday in Denton, burial Centreville. James Porteus death noted in Frederick. remains to Denton cemetery for 2:30 p.m. Sunday burial. Surviving relatives listed, with multiple siblings and the deceased’s family.

Aquilla Frazier Meeks John Barwick Den‘ton Goldsboro M. E Greensboro Meeks James A Margaret Meeks Kent County Chestertown Goldsboro Mary Emma Coleman Denton Stephen Nasko Chester Harvey Rduard Meeks Hayward Casppar Howard Meeks Demton Dee Coursey Anders Tuckahoe Neck Moore Centreville George Doris Betty Anders Geo. P. Anders Queenstown James Porteus Frederick Denton Cemetery

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Recalls Local Social Visitors

Mr and Mrs John Carroll hosted dinner guests including Mr and Mrs George Wilkinson and daughter Thelma from Philadelphia plus Ernestine Carroll and Fay Carroll of Greensboro. Clericus of Easton Diocese met at H Lay Beaven home with Bishop Davenport and twenty clergy. Additional visits included Dr Depue H Duffey and Diana from Washington DC, Fay Carroll from Greensboro, Ella Pennington and Mrs Ralph Thompson at Ridgely Eastern Shore Federation, and Mrs Horace Morgan with Mrs Harry Gibson dining with Miss Ethel Holt. Dorothy McCabe of Selbyville visiting Mrs John Skinner.

John Carroll George Wilkinson Thelma Philadelphia Ernestine Carroll Lester Carroll Fay Greensboro John White Charles Jarrell Ella Pennington Ralph Thompson Eastern Shore Federation Ridgely Horace Morgan Harry Gibson Ethel Holt Dorothy McCabe Selbyville John Skinner J. N. Clark

Eastern Star events and community notices in Crisfield and nearby towns

Queen Anne Mrs Horace Morgan led Eastern Star banquet guests in Crisfield last Friday with attendees from Denton and Salisbury. Reports include ritual work in 1868, local visits, family celebrations in Easton and Baltimore, and upcoming club supper on the 23rd with a 50c dinner option. Barbara Mae Blades born November 15 is noted, plus numerous weekend visits among local families.

Horace Morgan Denton Order of Eastern Star Crisfield Oscar Briscoe Ruth Reynolds Salisbury R. C. Suter Baltimore Eastern Star Dick Day Francis Moore Penn’s Grove Eleanor Mary Moore Wilmington Harry Moore Florence Blades Easton Howard Flowers W. Lang T. J. Lambert Jake Morgan Lambert St. Paul’s Church Harry Gibson W. F. Dickinson Ethel Holt Hillsboro Everett Blades Barbara Mae Sheldon Blades Billy Chairs George Eaton Howard Eley

Burrlyville Unity Homemakers Club Meeting Report

Burrlyville Unity Homemakers Club met at Mrs. T. J. Turkington house on Wednesday November 20. Topics included Remedies Grandmother Used to Give Her Family and demonstration Providing the Right Rug. Officers for next year were named. December gathering will be a Christmas party at Mrs. T. E. Ellwanger home with Mrs. Harry Gordon assisting.

Unity Homemakers Club T. J. Turkington T. E. Ellwanger Harry Gordon Howard Hobbs Earl Messick Walter Willis Greensboro George Cain Little Son Harrington C. W. Willis Wilmington Emlin Lloyd T. Wilton Porter Stanton Del H. A. Porter Sarah Minner Frederica C. W. Stokes Wesley Thawley R. H. Thawley Laura Porter

Local Residents Share Weekend Visits and Moves

Mr and Mrs J P Swing returned from Bel Air Pennsylvania to visit relatives. Mr Clifton Morris of Geneva New York was a weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Ed Morris. Mr and Mrs Jos Roche Jr and daughter from Betterton visited their parents on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Paul Hardee moved into the Slaughter house opposite the barber shop.

J. P. Swing Frank Pennington Bel Air Clifton Morris Geneva N. Y Ed. Morris

Preston Social News Highlights Bridge Supper And Local Events

Preston reports a bridge supper hosted by Mrs. Harry Taylor with Rose and green decor and chrysanthemum accents. Numerous guests from Preston and nearby towns attended, prizes awarded for bridge, plus plans for a Bethesda M E Church turkey supper on December 6. Local clubs met, and residents visited Baltimore and Atlantic City, with updates on family visits and illness.

Harry Taylor Mesdames Max Chambers Percy Douglas T. B. Marden Frank Patchett John Noble Clyde Elzey Harry Wright Phil Wright T. H. Trice J. L. Gallagher Rachel Baylor James Douglas Katie Parker L. Brodes Emalene Wright Edgar Wrightson Raymond Poole H. M. Hollis Douglas Fooks Paul van Dyke Johnson Bonner E. B. Blades Lee Noble R. Dean Lloyd Cannon Herman Schmick Norman Taylor Lee Taylor Phillip Douglas Orland’ Blades A. T. Blades Fletcher Sisk A. M. Willey Ed. Wright Robert Dulin Lee Covey Jack Lattamus Preston Calvin Ladies Aid Bethesda M. E. Church of Maryland Preston Community Club Bonner Dennis H. L. Honeman Baltimore Church of the New Jerusalem T. L. Nugent R. H. Gault Atlantic City N. J H. M. Parrott J. Gallagher Josephine Twilley Mattie Smith Sara Smith

Community club officers elected and local notes advance

The Andersontown Hobbs Home Makers Club elected officers for the year including President Mrs. H. H. Nuttle and Secretary Mrs. L. H. Thomas. Many social items follow with visits, readings, weddings, studio plans in Denton, revival services, travel to Washington and Wilmington, and local society updates.

Andersontown Hobbs’ Homemakers’ Club H. H. Nuttle Annie Seeders L. H. Thomas Mary Atkinson Lida Murphy B. Lawless S. A. Linn Joe Willoughby Stevens L. Hopkins Thomas Denton W. G. Holbrook Polly Christine Allen Moore John Moore Burrsville Photographer’s Association Washington O. G. Smith South Carolina F. N. Smith H. B. Flater Thawley’s Church Tuckahoe Neck J. A. Billings Arthur Billings Wilmington B. B. Allen W. E. Hubbard Harry Cheezum Pennsylvania Sunshine

Community Thanksgiving Service Planned at Local Church

The Community Thanksgiving service will be held at the Methodist Episcopal Church at 10 30 on Thanksgiving morning November 28. Reverend T J Turkington of the Methodist Protestant Church will preach the sermon with special music by the junior and senior choirs. Reverend M S Andrews will lead the service and extend a cordial invitation to all to attend.

Methodist Episcopal Church T. J. Turkington Methodist Protestant Church M. S. Andrews

Peace Hath Her Victories No Less Renowned Than War

A concise reflection on virtue and resilience contrasts peace with war, quoting Milton to suggest that peaceful triumphs gain equal esteem. The note frames moral strength and enduring victory in calmer times.

Milton

Henderson farmer killed as engine strikes car on tracks

In Henderson and Greensboro environs a farmer, T. P. Richard, about 70, was killed when an extra northbound engine collided with his car as he left his home lane crossing the Clayton and Oxford Branch. His wife died later from injuries. The story notes Richard’s long residence in the area and his relations, with several local mentions of relatives and social events surrounding the community.

Henderson T. P. Richard Clayton and Oxford Pennsylvania Richard Caroline County Warren Richard Ervin's Chapel Jake Richard Dover Helen Naylor Greensboro Easton Annabell Moore Newbridge T. Kemp Miss Naylor Arlie Dingledine Tilghman Whitby Chester Carl Dingledine T. F. Dobson J. Harvey Coursey John Harvey Misa Mary Elsie Edwards Washington, D. C John Lankford Chestertown Alvin Edwards David Stufft Mary Anne Cyrus Edgar Elmer Stufft Philadelphia Clinton Martin Lorraine Marcus Hook Billie Wheeler P. E. Taylor Dundalk Ella Mackey Woodside Del Wilmer Webber Jack Boulais Fifer Hospital Ridgely L. I. Jones Town Fletcher Clark Oscar Kinnamon L. W. Taylor Effa Plummer Baltimore M. M. Ginn Nancy Smith Wilmington W. W. Goldsborough Wheeler Ensor Sparks Delta Wm. Simon

Ladies Aid gathering at Mrs Sallie Towers home

The Ladies Aid met at Mrs Sallie Towers home on Wednesday afternoon November 13 with eleven members and four visitors. One new member, Mrs Nettie Meredith, joined. Hosts served ice cream and cake. The group will meet with Mrs Lulu Beauchamp in December. Mr and Mrs Owen Howard Jr welcome a baby girl Margaret Ellen born November 19 at Easton Hospital.

Sallie Towers Nettie Meredith Lulu Beauchamp Owen Howard Jr Margaret Ellen Easton Hospital

Harvest Home Service at Smithson Church Sunday evening

SMITHSON A Harvest Home Service will be held in Smithson Church on Sunday evening, November 24. Everybody welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Patrick of Laurel Delaware visited Mrs. Patrick's mother, Mrs. F. Prager, on Sunday. Mrs. Nelson Todd of Preston visited her grandmother, Mrs. Emma Reese, last Sunday. Mr. Gus Prager is improving.

Smithson Church Harvey Patrick Laurel Del Patrick Imother F. Prager Nelson Todd Preston Emma Reese Gus Prager

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the Local Department America H. F. Hefer Mildred Biuebrink Flanders’ Fields Joyce Rash Peggy Lynch Lane Celia Dasher Robert Fisher Alice Lane Clinton Roberts Copper O. B. Reed Odessa Cemetery Tuckahoe Burrlyville Smithson
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