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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1933

Page

5

Local events sweep through Caroline County and Denton notes

H V Noble near Burrsville killed three hogs weighing 400 401 and 438 pounds. Thomas E Pollard opens a West Denton grocery with full line and fuel. Daughters bake sale at Denton Auto Co showroom November 29. Ladies Aid Church of the Brethren sale December 9 at Denton Auto Co showroom. Advertising urged to inform customers. Disease cases reported in Caroline County from November 7 to 20. Caroline Motors opens at old Ford Garage on First Street Denton. Fire near Denton controlled by volunteers. furniture saved. Multiple bake sales planned by Ladies Aid groups in Denton. Thanksgiving service to be held jointly by Denton churches at Methodist Protestant Church. Rotary talk on The Meaning of Rotary by Ritchie Lawrie in Denton. News of deaths of Joseph H Johnson and Caroline Elizabeth Redden with connections to Denton families. Post Office star route Marydel to Templeville protested. service preserved to avoid delays. Job seekers rise. 200 applications at National Reemployment Bureau. 40 women. work to begin on roads and ditches before December 1. Banking code study by local bankers to promote uniform practices.

H. V. Noble Burrsville Thomas E. Pollard Denton Job Denton Auto Co Ladies Aid Church of the Brethren Caroline County Preston Caroline Motors, Inc Ford Agency Ford First Street Dr. Fisher Wingate Neal Denton Volunteer Fire Company Piney M. P Protestant Episcopal Church Methodist Protestant Church Norman A. Leese The Brethren Church Rotary Ritchie Lawrie Harrisburg Rotary International Denton Rotary Club Paul P. Harris H. Clay Hobbs Joseph H. Johnson Milton Johnson Edward Johnson Dickinson College Carlisle Catherine Hobbs Milton C. Willis Baltimore A. J. Messick Bethlehem Caroline Elizabeth Redden Charles Redden Post Office Department Marydel Templeville T. Alan Goldsborough Goldsborough John R. Ricards National Reemployment Bureau Bureau Hillsboro Dudley G. Roe Group No. 5 Maryland State Bankers Association Kent Queen Anne Caroline Talbot William J. Norris Denton National Bank Harry Davis County Trust Co Federalsburg

Birthday salute for Mrs. Sarah Roop in Denton social page

A reception honors Mrs. Sarah Emily Roop for her ninety four th birthday at Riverton Avenue home from 2 30 to 5 p m. The gathering notes four generations including daughter Georgia Garey granddaughter Emily Swiss and grandchildren Sarah Swiss and Walter Swiss. Roop recalls Civil War era husband Joseph F Roop and cites family longevity and tranquil lifestyle. Other items list society events visits and social news in Denton Maryland with multiple local residents and meetings.

Sarah Emily Roop Riverton Avenue Ife Wm. Dulin H. L. Mennerick Maryland Delaware Clarence H. Roe J. Carroll George Simms Amos Crouse T. J. Turkington Nelson Hubbard Alva Hubbard B. B. Brumbaugh Lansdowne E. B. Brumbaugh Chalmer, S. Brumbaugh Baltimore Elhridge Gustav Good Benjamin Good Waynesboro J. Stanley Good Williston Eastern Shore Society Rennett Hotel Alexander Hardcastle Denton Board of Governors Martha Beck Hobbs Fifth Avenue D. W. Davis Austin R. Murphy Davis R. C. Smith Morgantown W. Va Sarah M. Smith Cambridge Peggy McKenna Pauline Neighbors Emergency Hospital Easton James M. Neighbors QO. J. Redden Eugenia van Rodney S. M. Lowrey G. H. Rue Fred Stack Leila M. Armstrong Centreville Jane Redden Mis George T. Redden A. E. Delaney Brooklyn N. Y Buick Hotel Iva Whitby Alda P. Whitby E. T. Tubbs Wm. R. Trippe W. K. Cumming Bridge Lulu Downes

What to Do If You Have a Fire in Rural Districts

Instructions on staying calm, securing the building, and avoiding backdrafts during a fire. Emphasizes turning in alarms promptly, informing responders of trapped persons, and the challenges volunteers face. Cites fire loss and match usage statistics, urging caution with matches. Ends with a transition to rural fire protection preparation.

Mary S Willis Dies at 71 After Heart Attack

Mrs Mary S Willis 71 died suddenly of a heart attack at her son Harry P Willis home near Friendship. She lived on a farm until two years ago and leaves five daughters and two sons plus 21 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral held at Church of God Tuesday with Rev B E Warren officiating. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery Federalsburg.

Mary S. Wills Harry P. Willis Friendship Jacob and Jolia Ann Shufelt Hudson, N. Y James S. Willis Caroline Countian Church of God C. Fulton Noble Preston W. Brewster Deen Denton Norman H. Todd Near Preston Lewis E. Hallowell Brantley H. Trice Harry P Milton L. Wills Federalsburg J. Dallas Blades Lee Charles Noble Walter Butler Beatrice Alma Deen Evelyn Miriam Willis Marvin Todd Doris Lewis Hallowell Jr William Edward Roland Trice Robert Virginia Norma Kenneth Harry Joyce Bernese Willis Joseph Corkran Washington, D. C B. E. Warren Emma C. Coulbourne Ralph A. Poole Hillcrest Cemetery

Adams Cross Roads Aid Packs Benefit Barrel

Adams Cross Roads Biloomery Ladies Aid with community help packed a barrel for Methodist Hospital containing 62 quarts of produce 15 glasses of jelly 83 bottles of grape juice and 1 bushel of potatoes A play The Reader will be at Smithville school house Wednesday at 8 00 pm Admission 10 cents Proceeds Aid. Messrs D F and J W Johnson and two sisters visited R F Adams at Cambridge and wish him speedy recovery Mrs Brown visited her daughter Mrs Charles Johnson Sunday School Sunday at 10 am.

J. W. Johnson R. F. Adams Cambridge Mrs. Brown Charles Johnson

Ridgely Weekly News Ledger Obituary and Local Notices

Alfred W Thompson a longtime Ridgely resident died in Baltimore after illness of several weeks. He helped build the town ice plant owned lumber interests and served as town commissioner and postmaster under Roosevelt Taft and Hoover. Burial at Denton. Also notes on church meetings school program and new garment factory truckload arrival with plans to start December first.

Alfred W. Thompson Baltimore Alan Parsons Hallington Mr. Thompson Oldham Lancashir England Roxboro Ridgely Roosevelt Taft Hoover Florence Turner Thompson Hold Hatfield Georgetown Del Harington W. E. Habbart W. D. Short Denton Woman’s Home Missionary Society Walter Moore Mass. Hemmons Ada Matthews W. H. C., Goode Cincinnati P. T Tommy Billy Taylor Miss Beauchamp Will Lynch Will Rickards Will Dass Charles L. Hebb Cambridge County Trust Company Eastern Shore Trust Company Hobbs Mercantile Trust Building Jesse Zeigler Rufus King Budgewater College Bridgewater Herman Veidenberg Fred Flounders Fred John Sharp John Lenz Jr Stanley Truitt James Truitt Hayden L. D. Truitt William Jarrell Haran Hartington Emma Jackson Frank Long Selbyville G. E. Finney Hidge William Marvel Edward McPherson Walter Mitchell Gladys Richards George Smith Hillsboro Boyne City Mich L. S. Matthews Samuel Messick Seaford Frank Flounders Havre de Grace Westcott Porter Charles Hammond James Wilson Otis Reamer Wye Mills Wilmington Jessie Ruggles Eastville T. W. Jones George Dutton Newark T., A. Smith Caldwell N. J Delaney Park Drive George Leeds Newport Norman Wilson John Bromley Brooklyn N. Y New England Maryland Lincoln United States Denton-Preston Road Federalsburg Road Board of Education

In memory of mother Julia Melvin

In memory of mother Julia PF Melvin who left us a year ago on November 26. Gone to rest yet we miss her. Empty is her old armchair as she waits for us to follow to the Father’s home. Husband and Son.

Julia PF. Melvin

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Visitors and Guests

Local social notes list Sunday and weekend visits across towns. Elsie Shinner and others from Wilmington stop by John Shinner. Kemp Stewart and Sharon visit Mrs Le Roy Detwiler. Gordon Maecke from Washington, D C visits Thompson family. many familiar names from Baltimore Philadelphia Salisbury and Grasonville noted for weekend or recent visits. Ida Rice returns from nursing in Trappe. Emma Hopkins visits from Boston. Mrs. Louise Burr with children visits Ruthsburg. Kemp Stewart travels to Baltimore with wife.

Elsie Shinner Dorothy McCade Lela Parker Chas, Brown Wilmington John Shinner Kemp Stewart Sharon Charles Sharp le Roy Detwiler Gordon Maecke Washington, D. C R. B.thompson Arthur Pinder Mildred Harris Locust Grove James Sloan Raymond Lane Jean Baltimore Lorin Lane Depew Duffey Washington Charles James Robert Knott Salisbury N. E. Knott Richard Allen Philadelphia Ralph Holland C. R. Stafford and Son Grasonville C. O. Rice Ida Rice Trappe Louise Burr Roy Skinner Ruthsburg Emma Hopkins Boston Carrie, Fleming Nettie Seward Annie Charles Paige Thompson Lowe Harvey Porter Norman Walls Jane Annie Edwards Dover Magnolia Del Mesdaniel L. I. Jones J. C. Brown O. W. Barton Hobbs Denton 5. D. Carrow Greensboro L. R. Taylor Smyrna Dorothy Swann Gale Rasin Marie Holloway Georgia Swann Ralph Pritchett Ruth Jackson Princess Anne Leonard Murphy Newport Fred Murphy N. K. Swanwick Nolan Hubbard Maurice Stewart Easton Charles Nichols William Phillips Henderson Jennie Hopkins Chestertown Harold Maguigan Smith Edwards Robert Larrimore Mary Carolyn Brenda Monroe Connie Taylor L. W. Taylor R. E. Russell Atlantic City Charles Berkley Marcus Hook August Kibler Wilson Thornton John Harry Carrow Jessie Wyatt Cora Wyatt William Wroten Clayton M. B. Cooper Julia Ross Mt. Olive Harrington John Jarvis Wrenda Monroe

Community notes and social events from Dover and Queen Anne

Washington visitors join a Rural Letter Carriers Boost er meeting in Dover. Queen Anne Community Club donates 26 quarts of fruit to Old Ladies Home Easton and 26 quarts plus 3 jellies to the children's home. Local church services at St Pauls Queen Anne hear Lift Up Your Eyes and a Thanksgiving program. Residents travel for trucks, banquets, and family visits. several illnesses noted and social gatherings described with neighbors and relatives listed.

Cleveland McDevitt Washington W. C. Stevens Letter Carhier Association Ladies’ Auxiliary Dover Del St. Paul’s Church Queen Anne Ruth Reynolds Green Pastures Mesis James Briscoe Thomas Stayton Bundy Short Bill Thompson Charlie Knott Lansing Mich Thompson Home. Co Hillsboro Mesrs Charlie Barton Fred Sylvester Horace Morgan Centreville Hotel Ernest Grubb Maggie Lightner Jake Gibson John DeFord Violet Gibson Dora Sewell Hazel Eaton Ida Mae Sneed St. Michaels Everett Ulades George Moore R. Harding Passaie N. J Harry Knotts Milton J. A. Johnson Messrs. Thurman Charles Covey Wilmington Marion Covey Mr. Brown Eaton Penn's Grove Geo. Eaton Harry Clark Reynolds Murphy Rev. Fossett Baltimore Herbert Stayton Harrington Clyde van Gesel O Car Buscoe Everett Gale Edna Fleming Francis Clark

Caroline County Wheat Checks Delivered to Producers

Beginning last Tuesday, 197 checks totaling 19000 dollars were delivered to Caro line county producers by Seth Weaver the Caroline County Wheat Production Control Association treasurer. Not all checks were in the first batch due to required corrections. those will be paid after approval. A revival at Pilgrim Holiness Church Denton starts Friday December 1 with services nightly at 730 and three Sunday services led by Rev C C Momer of Cincinnati Ohio inviting all.

Seth Weaver Caroline County Pilgrim Holiness Church Denton C. C. Momer Cincinnati Ohio Man of God Uhng

Preston residents host social events and church notices

Mrs A M Willey entertained the Saturday Bridge Club with guests including Mrs Orville Corkian and Miss Myrtle Wright. Epiphany Mission Guild bake sale planned for Dec 8 at 11 am. Community visits feature J R Phillips and Dr J R Phillips. Church of the New Jerusalem holds services at 11 am with sermon Building the Holy City. Various visits and dinners described among Preston residents, with notes on Club meetings and Epiphany Mission services.

A. M. Willey Bridge Club Orville Corkian Spence Phelps Myrtle Wright Hurlock Jack Arthur Mont Clair N. J James Carmine Philadelphia Alva Blades Blanche Croll Clyde Elzey Katie Pather Emaline Wright Lee Noble James Bolling Preston Epiphany Mission Guild H. M. Hollis Main St E. C. Wight Harry Bratton Mary Bratton Vienna James Yates Long Beach California Sfarry Hollis Hudson Harris New Jersey J. P. Harris Oliver Wright University of Maryland Ollie Wright Sarah Fletcher Charles Willey Washington, D. C Nelson Fooks Nell’ Fooks Baltimore Alice In Wonderland Ford’s Theatre W. H. Parrott Pitman H. M. Parrott Wilmington Thomas L. Trice John Noble Harry Wright

Templeville Families Share Weekend Visits

Templeville and nearby residents enjoyed weekend and Sunday gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Kinnamen and children Billy and Ruth Ann visited relatives, while the Junior Happy Builders' Club met at Mrs. Katie Stafford's home. Several travelers, including Harry Knotts and Mrs. Vera Newnam's family, spent time in Lakeland and Wilmington.

M. B. Kinnamen Billy Ruth Ann Chestertown Annie Maske Norman Wyatt Massey Amos Wyatt Joseph McElroy Ruth Port Morris N. J Dora Everett Sallie Baynard Smyrna William Kinnamon Leonard Boyles Sadlersville Walter Walls Herbert Butts Geo. Butts Town Frederic Maske Leslie Maske Wilmington Kate Moore Millington Laura Mennett

Orphans Court Appoints Administrators and Executors

In the absence of the Court on application letters of administration were granted to Mary R Webb for George C Webb estate. Bond filed and approved creditors notice ordered. Appraisers named Louis Hallowell and Raymond Noble. Covey executor of Jas T Kemp filed inventory and appraisement of the decedent’s property. Letters testamentary granted to Harry H Moore for Josephine Moore estate. Bond approved. appraisers Medford L Price and William W Frampton named. Horsey executor of Sallie V Wilson estate filed inventory and appraisement of property.

George C. Webb Mary R. Webb Louis Hallowell Raymond Noble Leonard F. Covey Jas. T. Kemp Josephine Moore Harry H. Moore Medford L. Price William W. Frampton T. Clayton Horsey Sallie V. Wilson

Smithson Church Leader Joins Pennsylvania Work

Miss Mary Cole, long preacher at Smithson Church, has left for Pennsylvania to undertake other church duties. Mr. J. Baynard is left in charge, continuing Sunday School each Sunday morning and preaching on Sundays and Thursday evenings. A brief Thanksgiving program precedes the Thursday service on Nov 30. all are welcome.

Mary Cole Smithson Church Pennsylvania J. Baynard

Card of Thanks for kindness and floral tributes

We extend sincere thanks to our friends for many acts of kindness and assistance and for the floral tributes at the funeral of Mrs. G. Lacey Butler, from G. Lacey Butler and Family.

Greensboro Area Marriages and Local Social News

Joph E Glachin of Rising Sun Maryland and Hazel H Harris of Washington D C wed in West Nottingham Presbyterian Colora Maryland with Rev R I Hirshman officiating. The couple honeymooned in Philadelphia and will reside in Felton Delaware. The column lists numerous family visits, birthdays, and local social happenings around Greensboro and nearby towns, including visits by residents to hospitals, friends, and relatives from Wilmington Dover Marcus Hook Philadelphia Baltimore Easton and other communities.

Joph E. Glachin Rising Sun Hazel H. Harris Washington, D. C West Nottingham Presbyterian Clinch Colora R. I. Hirshman L. J. Harris Washington Felton, del R. W. McPaddin Franklin P. Glackin R. W. McFaddin Felton High School Greensboro Philadelphia Felton Harry D. Hanson Andrewville Burrsville Harrington Caroline Jacob Price Greensboro Cemetery Clinton Morris Henry Morris Yartly Raymond Morris Wilmington Raymond Laura Hastings Mable Hastings Mary Draper George Alfred Tribbett Chester William West Harry Willoughby Howard Usilton Lottie Emily Frank Usilton Florence Thornton Lawrence Marcus Hook C. H. Meeds Frank Brown Melvin Anthony Baltimore Fred Covey Denton L. S. Jones Paul Shelton Clinton Woolyhand Templeville Roy Riddleberger Sophia Howard Velma Benny Florence Woolyhand Medford Price American Corner Eleanor Taylor

Special Thanksgiving Service Begins Weeklong Hobbs Meetings

Extra meetings are held at Hobbs each evening next week except Monday and Saturday. A special Thanksgiving service is set for Thursday evening. Other churches on the charge and anyone may attend to worship and aid in these services.

Hobbs Lin

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Mary S. Willis Adams Cross Roads Slavery Hr. K. Tubbs William Claiborne Kent Island Lord Baltunme Queen Anne's Dorchester Armstead Wiliams King George County Fredericksburg George A. Millington Armstead Denton School Tylors Satterthwaites Royal Afriican Company American Colonization Society Africa Free Negroes of America Liberia Caroline Counts Marcy Fountain Patty Cannon Georgia McSherry Memoriam Tuckahoe Smithson G. Lacey Butler
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