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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1924
Page
5
Rainy day notes and social events fill Denton County life. Caroline county residents attend talks in Baltimore while church groups plan bake sales, oyster suppers, and evening meetings. Washington College enrolls 106 students as regional clubs host bazaars and fundraisers.
Miss Mary MacDonald daughter of Mrs Elizabeth MacDonald near Hobbs and Mr James Dickie of Wanaque New Jersey formerly of Scotland were married Saturday morning September 27 at the Methodist Episcopal Church Wanaque Rev J E Jones officiating. After a honeymoon at Asbury Park they will reside in Wanaque where the groom is in business.
In the Orphans Court Judges West Harper and Shawn preside. Mary Spinka executrix of Rudolf Spinka filed inventory and appraisement and an order to sell was granted. Final ratification of sale for Charles W Jackson estate. Jacob H Beer administrator of Laura G Beer filed first and final account approved. Harvey D Williams and Marvel Freidel executors of George E Noble filed first and final account approved. Maggie Breeding and Wesley E Thawley administrators of Arlington Breeding filed inventory and approved with sale order. J Robert Butler administrator of Sarah C Butler filed release from distributee Roland Carter approved. William Norris administrator of Samuel T Norris filed inventory approved.
Edward Kurtz of the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin Worcester county reports success with Praying Mantis to control garden pests. Talbot men plan a Berlin visit to inspect results as California orchards benefited from the insects. The bug is green six legged, faces east, and can turn its head.
Due to conflicts in November and December the Red Cross Roll Call starts now. October will be Red Call month in Caroline county this year. Half the price of every membership up to twenty dollars may buy materials for loan closets for the Public Health Nurse.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lord entertained a large group on Sunday evening. Among the visitors were Mrs. Albert Richline and Edith, Mrs. Stella James and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. William Richline and family, and several others from Dover, Concord, Williston, Anderson town, Preston, Ridgely, and Ridgely areas.
We thank friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness and tokens of sympathy during our recent bereavement. Rev. T. C Smoot and family.
Marydel residents and guests are noted in a series of weekend visits and homecomings. Families including Pritchett Smith Heather Hummer and Ford are mentioned with trips to Wilmington Elkton Philadelphia and Pittsburg. Church services at the M E Church are listed with times and activities for Sunday.
Next Sunday will be rally and promotion day in the Sunday School with all members urged to attend. The pastor asks full participation in morning and evening services as vacation ends. Town folks visited area churches while others visited homes and nearby towns.
Henderson and Langford Sanders families with Elina and Riggin visit Wilmington friends. Edward Gooden returns home from typhoid illness at Easton Hospital. Earle Canaway visits Washington and Baltimore then returns. Ziegler and Downes families visit Wilmington. Evelyn West from Baltimore stays with Clayvilles. C H Clayville travels here. S C Johnson from Wilmington visits. George Reed painting his home.
Bishop McDowell dedicates the new Church House to social welfare and youth training as about two thousand dollars is subscribed for the building fund. Mrs. Karnell speaks on motherhood and immigration. many Milwaukee guests visit Ridgely, and services, concerts, and motions picture shows are announced with local families hosting visitors and church events continuing through the week.
The funeral for Mrs Mary E Harvey Breeding was held Sunday at Wesley M E Church with Rev F Wright and Rev W L Jump officiating. Interment followed in Wesley cemetery beside her four sons. She is survived by a sister Mrs James Breeding of Tickinao and two brothers Jefferson Porter of Harrington and Henry Porter of Greensboro.
In church on Sunday evening the Christian Endeavor Society elected officers led by President Grace Sullivan and Treasurer Harry Sullivan. The group plans weekly Sunday services and invites all to attend. Notices mention visitors and local households, with Mrs. Lydia Nichols hosting the Ladies Aid on Wednesday.
The Ladies' Aid plans a bake sale on Saturday October 11 at 3 o'clock to fund a furniture purchase. The event offers ham, cakes, chicken salad, Maryland biscuits, coffee and more. Church services at Methodist Episcopal on Sunday October 5 include Sunday School, worship, and a ministerial address. Community events note visits, anniversaries, illness, and local travel, with condolences for Mrs. Wade Anthony.
The court to assemble Monday morning with a civil calendar showing 119 trials and 17 appeals. Jury panels are named by district with twelve jurors each including Quillen, Gough, Cohee, Heather, Jarman, Medford in district one and others across seven districts with further named jurors like Roe Jarrell Baggs Ribler Garey Manlove and more among the eight districts listed.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Price entertained at dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Edward Cornshaw and family of Barclay and Mr George Price of Bridgetown. Rev C F Cummins has the pole in place and expects a radio install Saturday. Mrs W J Norris of Denton visited Mrs Manning Merriken midweek. Mrs T H Towers to lead the Christian Endeavor service tomorrow evening. Miss Mary Moore enters Swarthmore College as an attendant. Miss Esther Willey spent last week in Baltimore.
Thawley's Chapel held Rally Day with all Sunday School levels promoted and a $1950 offering to finish the church budget. Union Church Burrsville prepares a Saturday Sunday School Rally Day with a pro rata budget, roll call, and Dollar-a-Year Club updates. Ames Chapel reports a Christian Endeavor session led by Miss Williamson and sets next week’s program with Mrs. Towers. Thawley's revival begins with evangelists Rev. Frank McCorkle and wife, promising two weeks of gospel meetings with joIos from Mrs. McCorkle.
County Agent Goodwin warns that a future seed corn shortage is likely due to a short current crop. He urges autumn preparation and selection of high quality, well adapted seed from trusted local sources, noting Reed's Yellow Dent and other local yellow Dent varieties as suitable options. He offers to connect farmers with experienced growers and cites rising seed wheat demand and home saved tomato seed as signs of growing seed awareness.
Don’t miss the Cambridge auto races set for Saturday October 4. Enthusiasts are urged to attend as local organizers promote a day of competitive events and racing action.
Paul Winchester reports from Baltimore on October 2, 1924, that President candidate visits boost Democratic zeal across Maryland. Voters rally for Davis, Bryan, and Goldsborough in the First district, with appeals to independents and Republicans across the bay.goldsborough's record praised, while Fifth district Chance gains strength. Winebrenner clashes with Zihlman in the Sixth, and Colonel Tydings remains a strong, energetic campaigner for the whole ticket as Maryland eyes a robust Democratic majority statewide.
Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Bryan of Dover visited Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lord of Concord. Miss Dorothy Lord of Goldsboro stays with cousin Mrs. Summers Carroll for a few weeks. Miss Hilda Lord spent last week with her brothers Charles and Fred Lord of Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Satterfield express sincere thanks to friends for kindness and sympathy during their daughter's illness and death and for the floral offerings.
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