Local notices and ads from Denton page
Local department invites readers to submit news next week for Thanksgiving. The Pal ace Theatre Denton shows Lilac Time on November 28 29. Sales include Allen's Parlor Furnaces and porcelain scales. Denton M E Church hosts events November 30 and December 7. Chautauqua dates February 14 17 announced. Thanksgiving activities and fundraisers planned around Denton with canning displays and furniture sales. Obituaries note B F Miller of Milford Del dies aged 81. four ancient poplars removed fronting Court House Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Newnam
Dayton
C. C. Voss
Burrsville
Axminster
M. E. Newnam
Denton
Denton M. E
Omar E. Jones
D. D
Denton Volunteer Fire Company
Farmers and Merchants ‘Bank
A. E. Miller
Union
M. E. Church
J. W. Kirk
M. P. Church
T. C. Crouse
F. W. Kirwan
P. E. Church
E. C. Woodie
Brethren Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
The
Loyal Temperance Legion
Eastern Shore of Maryland Association of Optometrists
WSMD
Salisbury
Andersontown-Hobbs Community Club
Maryland
Market Club
Masonic Hall
Court House
Preston
Town Hall
Caroline
Order of
Daughters of America
B. F. Miller
Milford, del
M. C. Miller
Pennsylvania
Grace Wilkins
Eugene D
J. L. Miller
Delaware
Old Denton
Sue K. Smith
T. Fred Towers
Court House Square
A. M. Perdue
Telephone and Electric
Personal and Social News from the Community
Mr and Mrs Lawrence B Towers move into the old Bates Stephens residence on Fifth Avenue built in 1911. Dr A Norman Ward president of Western Maryland College spoke at Caroline High School and preached at the Methodist Protestant Church during revival services. Mr G Cleveland Roan and Mrs Roan announce the birth of a son on November 18 in Newport News Virginia. A social circle includes Mr and Mrs W R Fountain Mrs L R Hubbard and daughter J Emily Miss Glenna Wright Alpheus Adams and others at a Sunday dinner. Attendees at Mrs Rollin B Page’s Easton funeral included Mr and Mrs M Kemp Newnam Mrs J H Summerfield and Mrs Howard Melvin. T Fred Towers and family will move to the Towers residence on First Street opposite Court House Square. Local visits include Miss Martha Mab el Reba and Louise Jester with Miss Jester from Marcus Hook. Brumbaughs from Baltimore. Guests included Mrs Waltal Massey and Mrs Edgar Wilson at Mrs Josephine Downes. Meryl Glessner and Frank Deerr on business trips to Philadelphia New York and Woodbury. Mr and Mrs M H Downes and children Ernest and Marian Eloise spent Sunday at Carney’s Point New Jersey. Miss Willie Taylor of Swarthmore is visiting her sister Mrs John Woodrow. Mrs Francis E Yeoman visiting her parents near Kennedyville. Dr A Norman Ward of Westminster stayed with Mr and Mrs T Pliny Fisher. Mr and Mrs Albert Barker of Paterson New Jersey visiting Mr and Mrs Hayward Horsey. Mrs Wm D Uhler visiting friends in Philadelphia and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence B. Towers
Fifth Avenue
M. Bates Stephens
Harvey L. Cooper
Mr. Cooper
A. Norman Ward
Western Maryland College
Caroline High School
Ward
G. Cleveland Roan
Roan
Willie DeFord
Denton
Newport News
W. R. Fountain
L. R. Hubbard
J. Emily
Glenna Wright
Towers
First Street
Court House Square
John H. Wooters
Tuckahoe Neck
Martha
Mabel
Reba
Louise Jester
Marcus Hook
Chalmers S. Brumbaugh
Sherfey
Baltimore
B. B. Brumbaugh
Walt
Swarthmore
John Woodrow
Francis E. Yeoman
Kennedyville
Westminster
T. Pliny Fisher
Albert Barker
Paterson
N. J
Hayward
Caroline County 4H Federation Rally Held in Denton
The Caroline county 4H Federation and Rally was set for today in the Community Club House, Denton, from 1 to 4 p m with about one hundred club girls expected. Officers will be elected and dues of 10 cents per member payable from club treasuries. The program includes songs, a Carolina Trail feature, demonstrations by Ruth Voshell Preston Kathleen Moore and Dorothy Emerson, and a Christmas Gifts demonstration on Tuesday at 2 p m in the Law Building Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Denton
Caroline Trail
Marie Quidas
Smithson
Our
County
Camp
Vail
Kathleen Moore
Ruth Voshell
Preston
Margaret Stewart
Choptank
Dorothy Emerson
Law Building
Grace Page dies after long illness in Easton
Mrs Grace B Page nurse and widow of Dr Rollin Brock Page died after several months illness at Emergency Hospital Easton last Sunday. She is buried at Spring Hill cemetery after funeral at her mother's home Mrs Wm A Ball with whom she had lived. Survived by mother, a brother W Lester Ball Easton and three sisters Mrs T C Cover Easton Mrs Ben Knowles Philadelphia and Mrs Milton Garey Richmond Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace B. Page
Grace Page
Easton
Spring Hill Cemetery
Wm. A. Ball
Page
Rollin Brock Page
Denton
Ben Knowles
Philadelphia
Milton Garey
Richmond
P. T. A. Meeting at Jump's School Near Edwardsville
The P. T. A. will meet at Jump's school near Edwardsville next Tuesday night November 27. All are cordially invited. Candy and other items will be on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jump’s School
Edwardsville
Post Office To Close All Day Next Thursday
The local post office will be closed all day next Thursday for Thanksgiving and there will be no rural delivery on that day.
Wanted upright pianos exchange for furnishings
A local classified note offers to trade 25 upright pianos in good condition for furniture victrolas radios and parlor furnaces. Also mentions a carload of Allens Parlor Furnaces priced at $110 delivered, advertised by M. K. Newnam in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Newnam
Denton
Allen's
Denton, Md
Miss Jane Wine to Attend Chicago Club Congress
Miss Jane Wine of Denton, age sixteen, will represent the state at the Boys and Girls Congress in Chicago from November 30 to December 7. She attends as a guest of Montgomery Ward & Co., sponsor of the county club work, and outlines her four years in 4-H and club activities including projects, demonstrations, and leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Wine
Denton
Chicago
Miss Wine
Montgomery Ward & Co
Ward & Co
Parent-Teachers Association
College Park
Carolne-Dorchester
Sudden death of Mrs. Oscar Willis Messick noted in Preston
Reports from Preston recall the sudden death of Mrs. Oscar Willis Messick of Wilmington North Carolina formerly of Philadelphia. She leaves husband two children Ethel Messick and Howard Messick one brother Will Davis of Pensacola Florida. Remains brought to Easton and buried at Spring Hill cemetery. Nearby items mention Dr William Noble rabbit hunting visits and regional social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Willis Messick
Wilmington
N. C
Philadelphia
Messick
Mabel L. Davis
Joseph L. Davis
Pensacola
Fln
Ethel Messick
Howard Messick
Will Davis
Florida
Easton
Spring Hill
Wm. D. Noble
Clare Payne
John Noble
Lee Noble
Cambridge
County Federation
Denton
Joseph Harper Cox
William and
George Messick
Seaford
A. J. Messick
Max “Chambers
Lane
Baltimore
Frank Ledman
Wash
Richmond
J. M. Parker
James R. Murphy
A. W. Sisk
Ella Henry
N. H. Fooks
Chicago
Edgar Wrightson
Lloyd Fooks
Washington
Templeville Social News and Church Plans
Templeville society notes guests include Mr. and Mrs. George Butts and son Herbert and Mr. and Mrs. Roland Bosley with Mrs. M. Bosley. Ladies Aid entertained by Mrs. Amos Wyatt and Mrs. Guerney Knotts. Church Sunday School at 10 am and revival service in the evening led by Rev. J. P. Kelly. Various visits and family trips are mentioned among local residents and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Butts
Herbert
Roland Bosley
M. Bosley
John Starkey
Chestertown
Amos Wyatt
Guerney Knotts
J. P. Kelly
Bradford Starkey
Pabyma
N. J
J. Frank Baughley
Doris Anne
Irvin Moore
Hamilton
Harry Knotts
Dan Cole
Truman Richards
Conowingo
Kitchen shower honors Goslee wedding plans
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Goslee held a kitchen shower at Mrs. Goslee’s parents home, Hanson Todd, with relatives and neighbors presenting gifts for the couple’s future home. Other social visits included John Cohee with Oscar Nichols at American Corner, and Mrs. McConnell and Earl with John Butler at Grove. Travelers and guests winter Sunday gatherings mention Hanson Todd and Hudson Todd families, Massachusetts visitor Clement Stack, and Carrie Collins visiting Chestnut Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Goslee
Weekly Ridgely News Letter Attendees at county club meeting Denton
The column lists attendees to the County Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in Denton including Mrs. Thompson Swing, Mrs. J. J. Ivison, and many others. It notes Dr. Hyde's Ocean Grove Bible Reading, closing of Methodist meetings, and a free will offering of 114 dollars. Additional society notes mention visits, entertainments, church events, and local improvements in Ridgely.
Adams and relatives gather across Wilmington area
Adams family members and companions were noted visiting relatives over the weekend. Charlie Adams of Wilmington spent four days last week with his sister and other relatives. Sadice Devore of Philadelphia visited Mrs. Fred Fountain last weekend. Marian Adams and Earle Robinson traveled to Wilmington Friday and Saturday. John Adams hosted relatives and friends last Sunday. Will Johnson of Epworth spent Sunday with his brother and sisters. Ol n Scott visited Mrs. Ira Adams last Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Adams
Wilmington
Sadice Devore
Philadelphia
Fred Fountain
Marian Adams
Earle Robinson
John Adams
Will Johnson
Epworth
Oln Scott
Ira Adams
Caroline County schools win in soccer and field games
Caroline County School Notes report C U S soccer champs beat Greensboro to claim the lower triangle title and Caroline County Championship. Dorchester winner Hurlock beat Preston High 5 to 2 at St Michaels. County guests and officials from Preston Federalsburg Greensboro Ridgely Henderson and Denton will attend a countywide event in the C U S auditorium featuring 15 soccer players and 15 field ball girls from each school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triangle
Caroline
Greensboro
Preston
Federalsburg
Ridgely
Henderson
Denton
W. S. Pitman
Marie Parker
E. Clarke Fontaine
Willis
Sewing Circle Bazaar and Christmas Sale Planned
Goldsboro reports the Sewing Circle will stage its annual bazaar and Christmas sale on November 30 and December 1 to raise funds for the circle. Thanksgiving services at 7:30 p m at M E Church South with special choir music. Various local residents visited and hosted family gatherings over the past week.
Orphans Court Acts in Caroline County Session
The Orphans Court for Caroline County met Tuesday with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Letters of administration on William H. Thomas estate granted to J. Virgil Moore. Bond filed and notice to creditors ordered. Jolson filed inventory for Charles Q. Johnson estate and an order to sell. Hobbs administratrix obtained court authority to assign Charles W Hobbs bank stock. Caveat in Sallie A. Williams probate case answered by Cambridge Hospital solicitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
West, Harper and Shawn
William H. Thomas
J. Virgil Moore
George Earl Jolson
Charles QR. Johnson
Blanche B. Hobbs
Chas. W. T Hobbs
Sallie A. Williams
Cambridge Maryland Hospital, Inc
Cambridge
Special Holiday Dill At New Dover Opera Trouse
Dover Theatre presents B M Kelley Merrymaakers of 1928 a 15 member roadshow with song and dance on Thanksgiving and the following two days. Greta Garbo in The Mysterious Lady shown Thanksgiving only. The Cameraman by Buster Keaton screens Friday and Saturday as the Opera House showcases top attractions for Dover audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
B. M. Kelley
Dover Theatre
Greta Garbo
Dover Opera House
Buster Keaton
Twin Town P T A Meeting and Local Social Notes
Hillsboro Queen Anne community items from the Tuckahoe area recount a Tuesday P T A meeting with a varied program of pupil recitations readings and musical pieces led by Mrs Claude Baker and Mrs Clifton Hicks among others. Social visits dinners and weekend trips are noted including guests from Jersey City Philadelphia and Camden with multiple local residents hosting or traveling.
Mrs T A Lynch obituary in Queen Anne church event
Mrs T A Lynch of Queen Anne died last Thursday night at Salisbury Hospital after three months ill health. Born in the community 53 years ago she was married 12 years ago to farmer T A Lynch. Funeral at St Pauls Church featured Rev Lee H Richcreek and Rev Geo Lightner. Large community funeral, sympathy sent to husband and kin. Community Club met with 23 members, program on Thanksgiving, December meeting planned, benefit movie announced. Related notes recount family visits and local events in Ridgely Bridgetown Salisbury and Easton areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Lynch
Salisbury Hospital
Oscar Briscoe
Salisbury
Everett Gale
Hillshoro
Clarence Gale
Baltimore
Willie
Norris Lynch
Leo Callahan
W. Binebrink
Ridgely
St. Paul’s Church
Lee H. Richcreek
Geo. Lightner
Jake Gibson
Harry Gibson
Bridgetown
Gibson
E. B. Lightner
Howard Eley
Harry Barton
St. Louis
BE. I. Dashiell
Charles Rhodes
Charles Dean
W. C. Stevens
B. B. Barton
Talbot County Federation
Easton
Harry Kemp
Cordova
Showard Culver
Hebron
J. E. Morgan
Keplar Barnette
Ocean View
E. S. Bowens
Queenstown
Horace Morgan
Secretary
Laura Knotts
Washington, D. C
Local Shower Honors Baynards with Mixed Guests
Mr and Mrs James Baynard hosted a miscellaneous shower for their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Frederick Baynard. A large guest list featured many named individuals and families.
Big Air Display Opens Chestertown Airport December 1
The Maryland National Guard Air Unit and Chesapeake Aircraft Company planes will inaugurate Chestertown Airport with an aerial show at 2 p.m. Saturday December 1. Flights include 160 mph races formation and stunt displays, parachute jumps, passenger flights, and a flying school. Major William D. Tipton leads the formation from Logan Field. airport operations span aircraft sales, photography, and tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland National Guard
Chesapeake Aircraft Company
Baltimore
Chestertown
Maryland
William D. Tipton
Logan Field
Baltimore City
Tolchester Road
Paul E. Titsworth
Kent County
C. L. Dodd
Albert G. Ober
Tolchester Estates
Red Star Motor Coaches, Inc
Tipton
America
Canada
Choptank Ribbon Winners At Twentieth Century Club Show
The Twentieth Century Community Club held its November 8 9 exhibit in Choptank with multiple winners across preserves jams jellies canned goods and baked items. Notable victors include Miss Marie Perry Mrs Cora Dulin Mrs J B Cheezum and Mrs O C Blades among many others for assorted fruits vegetables and confections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Community Club
Choptank
Marie Perry
Cora Dulin
D. Cene
Orland Wright
Mollie Wright
Edna Cheezum
J. B. Cheezum
J. B. Todd
Ruth Voshell
F. H. Thomas
Marie L. Perry
O. C. Blades
Secon
Ella Carmine
D. M. Cheezum
May Cole
Cornelia DeWilde
Grace Stewart
Edna Cheeezum
Emma,Dunham
Rebecca Voshell
Reta Majors
J. E. Cheezum
Maryland Biscuit
Parker House
C. Blades
Lula Wright
Nellie Hopkins
Lula Dillon
Peter DeWilde
Marie L. Parry
James Jester
H. A. Spies
J. F. Spence
0. C. Blades
George Poole
Wm. Williamson
Seene Golden
W. T. Whiteley
Carrotl
Howard Golden
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
County Extension News
Club
Templeville
County Federation of Women’s Clubs
Thompson Swing
J. J. Ivison
James P. Swing
L. M. Goodwin
Norman Wilson
Alma
Lawrence Wilson
Harry Hemmons
M. W. Wiley
Fred Flounders
Harvey Holsinger
Nelson Richards
Dave Swing
R. E. Fountain
John Davis
Albert White
Elsie Matthews
Frank Seward
Frank Flounders
I. T. Saulsbury
Joseph Reeves
Nathan Jones
C. D. Morrow
Lily Harrington
Felton
Dr. Hyde
Ocenn Grove
J. E. Sullivan
H. L. Slaughter
Trappe
Pitman
J. F. Elliott
Will Smith
Sue Lateham
Will Richards
Latshaw
D. G. Connelly
A. W. Saulsbury
Centreville
Lawrence Lynch
W. H. Nuttle
Donald Allen
Methodist
Church of the Brethren
Sallie Covey
T. L. Day
George Slaughter
Walter Bennington
Paul
M. H. Thomas
Hollingsworth
Church Hill
A. W. Thompson
Paul Summerville
A. D. Stanton
Carter Forrester
St. Mary’s
Carlton Perry
Joseph Betton
J. J. Lane
Wallace
Papajian
Church House
Beatrice Bower
Ellen Brown
Weaver
Melvin Wheatley
Queen Anne
Kent Temple
Arlington
Lydia Wilson
Milford
Del
William Ewing
Adams’ Cross Roads
Goldsboro
C. R. Curtis
Ray Seamans
W. C. Ross
Rebecca Melvin
Jane Conner
Chas. Andrews
George Sylvester
W. J. Murphy
W. T. Jarman
Joseph Roche
Ella Clayton
Howard Thomas
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
New Dover
Hillsboro
Tuckahoe
P.T. A
Claude Baker
Clifton Hiccks
W. 2B. Sparks
Norma Hicks
the Plains
Peter Finan
Robert MccGrogan
John Lundy
Jersey City
Clifton Hicks
J. Norman Clark
Wilbur Walls
Laura and
Jean Easley
Jack Manchester
J. W. Easley
R. B. Thompson
St. Lows
HI. M. Thompson
Milton Beaven
Florence Beaven
Lula Beaven
Joseph Griffith
Drexel Hill
Richard Beaven
Herman Worth
Myersdale
Lula Dukes
Annie Jump
Ella Pennington
George Knott
Buck’s Bridge
N. B
Millington
Frances Fisher
Sallie Worth
Alga Worth
Cumberland
Howard Dodds
Wye Mills
James Baynard
Inlaw
Frederick Baynard
Hannah
Naomi Howard
Elsie Ward
Pearle Bishop
Julia
Mary Ross
Grace Wooters
Pearl
Maud Edwards
Delma
Gertrude Jones
Martha Carrow
Dorothy Wyatt
Lillie Baynard
John
Bill Eveland
Samuel Dill
Thomas Ross
Earl Passwaters
Otto Zacharia
Greensboro High School
Lawrence Legates
Bethlehem
Chas. Nichols
John Nichols
R. Paul Clark
Walter Weaver
Near Town
D. Smith Edwards
Cedar Grove
Chas. Walls
John Cahall
Smyrna
Oscar Nichols
Joseph Simpson
Thos. Simpson
Stanley Pippin
Guy Pippin
Oscar Hurd
Annie Edwards
Elizabeth Friedel
Chester
Fred Friedel
J. R. Meekins
Charles Rich
Ruth Hobbs
Carvil Shockley
William Blades
Noble Sipple
Sorden
Dagsboro
Alvah Dobson
Kenneth Bostic
Margaret Sipple
H. G. Budd
Henry Budd
Boston
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