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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1949
Page
2
In Greensboro a report notes that about two thirds of the global population is periodically enumerated by census. The statement highlights the reach of demographic surveys and underscores ongoing efforts to map population distribution worldwide.
The Double Hills Home Makers Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Nellie Towers home with 14 members present. President Mrs. Schall led. readings included Abide With Me and Over the River and through the Woods. Officers chosen for two years: Edith Depew president, Alverta Quillen VP, Margaret Long secretary, Mildred Crane treasurer. Next gathering December 15 at Mrs. Helen Wilson home with covered dish.
The Andersontown Hobbs Home Makers Club met at Mrs. Margaret Baynard’s home with Mrs. Mabel McKnatt assisting. Seven teen members answered roll on November 17, discussing what would make a good home beautification program. Officers for next year: President Zora Nuttle, Vice President Mildred Scott, Secretary Margaret Baynard, Treasurer Mabel MecKnatt. December plans include a covered dish lunch and Christmas party on December 15.
A Salisbury Social Security Administration representative will visit Denton County Commissioners Court House on Monday at 11:06 AM to answer inquiries about Old Age and Survivors Insurance. Veterans’ survivors and retirees are urged to apply. benefits are not automatic. An unrelated note mentions the axolotl being transformable into a land form via thyroid in Britannica.
William E Totheroh aged 55 died in Greensboro Sunday afternoon after a two week illness from a heart attack. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p m from Rawlings Funeral Home Greens boro with Rev Grayson Wheatley and Rev Ray W Kirwan officiating. Burial followed in Greensboro Cemetery. He worked 25 years for Standard Oil and was born near Greensboro. Survived by one brother Alvin Totheroh of Glen Mills Pennsylvania.
James R Sloan 68 died Friday November 18 at his Ridgely home. He was the son of the late William and Sallie Sloan. He is survived by his wife Agnes Razezinski a daughter Mrs Roy Thomas of Dahlgren VA a sister Mrs Conrad Lane of Denton five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday November 21 at 10 AM in St Benedicts Church with Rev McDonough officiating. Interment was in Denton Cemetery.
Charles Norman Kimmey aged 48 died at his home in West Denton on Tuesday November 22. He leaves his father and step mother Mr and Mrs William Edward Kimmey his wife Margaret and children Norman Dolores and Edward Kimmey of Baltimore and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday at Moore's Funeral Home at 2 pm with Rev Dudley officiating. Interment followed in Denton Cemetery.
The Williston 4-H Club held its final meeting on November 9 at Peggy Quillen's home with full attendance and two guests, Beverly Long and Ellen Wilson. Doris Perry won blue for a tailored dress by showing how to finish a collar seam, emphasizing catching stitches. Club projects include Food Habits with demonstrations on biscuits and a raw vegetable salad. Future meeting planned for November 30 at Elma Jean Reed's home.
A long list of marriage licenses shows multiple couples from Maryland and Delaware. Names include James F Patchett Jr and Josephine Johnson both aged 30, along with Clifford L Hammond and Anna Pearl Williams 21 and 20 respectively. Other pairs include Howard Hurd 21 with Mary Frances Coppage 18 and Alvin R Meredith 23 with Louise Breeding 17. Additional couples are John William Pearson 26 with Anne McCarraher 27, George W Steward 64 with Rosa M Breeding 50, and James Albert Taylor 27 with Sallie B Satterfield 20.
The church announces John E. French as minister with 9:45 A M Sunday School led by Walter B. Palmer and 10:45 A M Morning Worship. First Sunday in Advent includes 6:00 P M Junior Fellowship and 6:45 P M Methodist Youth Fellowship. Evening Worship at 7:30 P M. Wednesday schedule lists 7:15 P M Junior Choir, 7:30 P M Prayer Meeting, and 8:30 P M Senior Choir rehearsal.
Main Street Denton Md Rev T J Turkington pastor Sunday School 945 Morning Service 11 John R Ricards superintendent Evening Service 730 Wednesday Prayer meeting 730 Thursday Choir Rehearsal 7
Morning service at 9 30 and Sunday School at 10 30 led by Manning Merriken who serves as Superintendent.
St Elizabeth’s R C Church Denton Md lists Rev J Francis McDonough as pastor. Services: Nov 27 1949 St Elizabeth 8 30 St Benedicts 10 00 Dec 2 St Elizabeth 8 00.
Edwin W. M. Johnson rector lists services for Advent including Holy Communion and Choral Eucharist with First Communion for the Confirmation Class. Wednesday 10 am Holy Communion. Report that Bishop Miller confirmed eighteen candidates, first class by him since consecration. Bishop and Mrs Miller dined with Dr and Mrs Johnson after services at the Rectory.
Rev E F Sherry leads a 10:00 church school and 11:00 worship with sermon Go Tell John. Night services follow regular schedule and a Wednesday prayer meeting is held.
Pilgrim Holiness Church Denton Maryland led by Rev W K Dudley lists Sunday School 9 36 A M Praise service 10 30 A M Preaching 11 00 A M Young Peoples meeting 7 00 P M Preaching 7 30 P M Thursday evening prayer service 7 30 P M.
Harvest Home service listed for Bloomery Church at 2:30 PM with hymn sing led by Lewis Carroll and a Sunday School program. preaching by Rev J P Thompson. Other churches in area schedule worship hours and Sunday School including Choptank Grove Harmony Concord American Corners and Chestnut Grove with times shown.
Piney Community Church on Denton Greensboro Road announces Sunday activities with Pastor W L Jump leading an Old Time Praise Service at 3 00 P M and a Prayer and Praise Service at 7 30 P M inviting participation from the community.
A series of land transfer records from November 9 to November 17 1949 covers parcels in the First and Fifth Election Districts of Caroline County and the towns of Greensboro Federalsburg and Greensboro. Names include Wilkerson Johnson Horsey Brown Satterfield Everngam Todd Lord Eddington Gallagher Redden Leeckerman Harvest and others.
Safety director Edward P. Curran of the Keystone Automobile Club endorses National Safety Council rules to protect children in vehicles. Key points include never leaving children unsupervised, removing keys, verifying no children are present before starting, keeping babies in rear seats or carriers, locking doors, settling fights off the road, not letting heads or arms out windows, avoiding distractions, and not overloading the front passenger seat.
The Maryland Tuberculosis Association and local groups opened the annual Christmas Seals drive on November 21 and will run through Christmas Day. In 1949 the State Health Department, aided by the Maryland Association, will provide free chest x rays to more than 100,000 Marylanders. The association also funds patient comforts and advocates improved treatment facilities. Dr. Riley urged citizens to buy and use Christmas Seals to support the effort.
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