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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1932
Page
5
A collage of classified items lists sales of pigs and turkeys, rental housing along with addresses in Baltimore and Denton, holiday baking and church events, Thanksgiving charity drives, bake sales, and parish notices. Community notices mention chimney safety, upcoming auctions, and a furniture sales pitch featuring a Duncan Phyfe dining set at reduced prices.
Miss Anna Virginia Roe daughter of Mr and Mrs William A Roe and Mr Harry Anderson Porter of Burrsville were married on Thursday November 24 at the bride’s parents home near Denton at eleven o’clock by Rev W T Archer. The couple will reside in Burrsville where Porter runs a mercantile business. Mrs Porter teaches in Wilmington Del.
Court Auditor files the first audit and distribution account showing a 1427 percent dividend for Goldsboro Bank depositors. Checks will be mailed after final ratification, likely mid December, with about 70000 dollars distributed to creditors in Caroline county as the bank’s chaotic affairs are settled by Receiver and State Bank Examiner C Raymond Frey. Further dividends may follow as resources are converted to cash.
The Andersontown Hobbs Home Makers Club met at Church House Concord with Mesdames Nuttle and Murphy hosting. Officers for the year elected include President H H Nuttle, vice president Kirwin Evernhain, secretary treasurer Charlie Edgell, director T M Todd, project demonstrators Geo Torvode and Mollie Evern gam, advisory council members E M Willey and Walter Lord, and parliamentarian L H Thomas.
The Caroline county Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges West and Towers. Proceedings included granting administration on Carroll H. Pippin's estate to George M. Stevenson and Jesse W. Porter, appointing appraisers T. Clayton Horsey and Irving Jones, and probating the will of Joseph P. Anthony. It also authorized mortgage assignment for Wm. G. Smith, conveyed real estate to Josiah A. Beck, granted letters on John W. Sculley Sr. estate to John W. Sculley Jr., released bonds, and named appraisers M. Carroll Meredith and John A. Mitchell. Additional releases for Wilmer S. Noble and letters testamentary to Octavia Moore in Anthony estate were recorded, with Arthur Kelley and Corsine Carroll named as appraisers.
We express sincere appreciation for acts of kindness sympathy and floral tributes shown during the illness and recent bereavement of wife and mother Mrs Annie M Ford by W Lloyd Ford and family.
Miss Mary Robinson returns from Marcus Hook Philadelphia and Wilmington with relatives. Rev Roy Tawes delivers sermons on Thanksgiving and Puritan themes. a surprise donation party precedes a serenade for Lee Mitchell family. Numerous visits, church events, and community notices follow, with illness and travel notes among residents and guests.
Mrs Martha Laigneil aged 78 died Thursday at her son Nicholas Laigneil’s home near Federalsburg after injuries from a fall months earlier. A native of the county she was widow of Aloysius Laigneil who settled in Maryland about 45 years ago. he was born in Belgium and a former Catholic priest. She is survived by her son and two grandchildren. Funeral at 1 30 Sunday at the residence with Rev G E Leister of Christ Methodist Protestant Church officiating. burial in Hillcrest cemetery Federalsburg.
Mrs Margaret Satterfield wife of Reginald Satterfield formerly of Denton died Tuesday November 22 in Wilmington after months of illness. Funeral services were held in Wilmington and burial will take place in Denton cemetery. She was formerly Miss Margaret Murray of Denton. Survived by husband and son James Satterfield of Wilmington. Sister Mrs Mattie Ryan of Ridgely and brother Mr William J Murray of Trappe.
The Win Won Bible Class met in the Assembly Hall with good attendance and a fine social program. Notices include transfers, family visits, Thanksgiving events, church services, and local visits across Wilmington, Del., Delaware, and nearby towns.
Town shoppers are invited to a three night bazaar at the Parish House December 1 2 and 3. Booths offer handkerchiefs aprons silk underwear and attractive gifts with cake candy and ice cream for sale. A fortune teller will read futures and a toy filled fish pond awaits children. On night two a baby doll prize will go to the child with the most votes.
The Car oline County Garden Club met at Miss Addie Wilson home. Mrs. Fred Roe of Greensboro read on caring for perennial phlox, noting their use in mass plantings and the need for feeding and watering. No December meeting. January location to be announced.
Personal mentions note Mrs William Miller of Danbury Conn visiting Harrington relatives and calling on friends in Denton last Tuesday. Mr and Mrs W R Wright Milford guests at Frank Wrights on Thanksgiving Day. Mr and Mrs A G Packard Baltimore visiting here. Mrs Elizabeth B Kern visiting relatives in Washington. Mrs E Paul Knotts entertained at bridge Tuesday evening. Abraham Lincoln quote closes.
News items from Hillsboro and Queen Anne describe holiday visits and family gatherings. Residents include Urban Bowman in Washington with Fleming relatives, Leo Beaven and Hendley Beaven visiting Herbert Beaven in Price, Edwin Gale on a trip staying with Everett Gale, House Russum visiting sister Albert Cahall in Baltimore, James Price with children visiting Willard Russell’s family, Edgar Blades dining with Brown Thawley in Burrsville, a Queenstown visit by Mrs. Booker to Milton Beaven, and Rev. Gardner hosting the Missionary Society. Little Esther Skinner is ill at this writing.
Mr and Mrs B C Barton move from Church Creek to Harry Flowers home on Main Street Mrs Dr Hackett spent Wednesday in Baltimore Mr and Mrs Howard Eley hosted Harvey Jump of Panama and several doctors wives for dinner Last weekend Queen Anne youth attended Thanksgiving Dance at Centreville Armory relief fund event Ruth Sewell returned from Washington College for holidays Francis Moore of Golden College visiting family Addie Morgan visiting Greensboro guests include Effie Plummer Harold Jump Wilmington visiting sister Mrs Howard Eley Bertie Brown and son John spent days in Baltimore James Briscoe visited cousin Vinton Briscoe Sunday
Harmony The Harmony Club met at Mrs. Norman Todd with seven members and two visitors. New officers include Mrs. Alton Messer as president, Mrs. Olin Thomas as vice president and secretary treasurer, Mrs. Eva Bedale as sick committee, and advisory council members Mrs. H R Towers and Mrs. Olin Thomas. A chairwoman tribute was paid to Mrs. S J Hurst. A seasonable demonstration by Mrs. Messer and Miss Quillen followed. next gathering will be with Mrs. H C Todd.
Universal presents Irene Dunne and John Boles in Back Street a tale of enduring love and its tragedy. The Federal Theatre hosts a second feature Columbia’s film opener Wednesday starring Leo Carrillo Dickie Moore Nat Pendleton Barbara Weeks and Thelma Todd with Carrillo as a crafty promoter and Moore as a likable youngster.
Mr and Mrs Olas Smith and children enjoyed a duck dinner Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs G L Blades in Burraville. Edgar Smith of Wilmington and Mrs Elma Blades of Burraville visited Olas Smith. Mrs Bailey and children from Wilmington returned home after a stay with Mrs Ruth Howard. Mrs Owen Howard Jr returned home after visiting Washington relatives.
Miss Leona Schmick earned ten dollars for the best essay on Fire Prevention, awarded by the Caroline County Firemen's Association. The column notes pride in Miss Schmick and lists local Thanksgiving Day and visiting events, social gatherings, and holidays across many residents.
Alber and Wickes brings The Abbey Theatre Irish Players from Dublin to Ford's Theatre Baltimore for one week beginning Monday November 28 with matinees Wednesday and Saturday. repertoire includes The Rising of the Moon, The Playboy of the Western World, The New Gossoon, The Whiteheaded Boy, Juno and the Palcock, The Far Off Hills, Things That Are Caesar's, Juno and the Paycock, Cathleen in Houlihan. Featured cast includes F. J. McCormick Barry Fitzgerald Eileen Crowe Maureen Delaney Michael J. Dolan May Craig Dennis O'Dea Kate Durling A Wright Ria Mooney Joan Sullivan P. J. Carolan Arthur Shields.
Mrs W P Manlove and her daughter Miss Eleanor spent last week in Washington and Wilmington. Mrs Lester Stevenson of Wilmington visited over the week end with her sister Mrs Walter Weaver.
Miss Olivia M Coffin of Trenton New Jersey is spending the holiday here with relatives.
On Monday night November 21 in Greensboro, girls organized the Willing Workers 4-H Club with Miss Bessie Spafford aiding. Officers elected include Ruth Cooper president Elsie Briggs vice president Eloise Pritchett secretary Eleanor Coursey treasurer Mable Edwards recreational chair Mary Edwards song leader. The group chose sewing over cooking and cut collar patterns after the meeting. The next meeting will be at Elizabeth Adams home December 5. Also notes cover travels, social visits, a humorous wheelbarrow bet, and a church musical program on November 27 inviting the public.
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