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05 Oct 1929

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Denton Journal

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Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1929

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5

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Fragments from a 1929 newspaper page show partial reading of the ls Head section with scattered headlines and unreadable columns. The legible bits hint at period content but lack coherent events or names.

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Community notices and sales fill Denton week

Local notices show farm equipment for sale including Fordson tractors and No 83 Oliver plows offered by R H Stafford Burrsville Md. The Hillsboro Community Club plans a chicken and pancake supper on October 10. A large line of ranges and heating stoves arrives with a Majestic and Quick Meal promotions. County health notes report two tuberculosis cases in Caroline and a chest disease clinic set for October 9. Fire losses in Cambridge reach about 100000 with Rescue Fire Company preventing spread.

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W. D. Taylor Caroline County Elmer T. Orme Denton Christ Church Guild Palace Theatre R. H. Stafford Burraville Burrsville Hillsboro John Deere Superior Mc Deering Greensboro Federalsburg Ladies Aid M. P. Church Bank M. E. Church Good Cheer Bible Class Norman Vanscoy E. W. Breeding H. S. Burns Harvey Collins Old Friends’ Meeting Denton Bridge Christian’ Endeavor Union Order of de Molay Masonic Temple Burton Parker Burdette Nuttle Freiderick Towers James Wright Paul Greenly Bursville Dover Bridge Red Star Chester River Chestertown Tolchester Love Point Cambridge John Moore Poplar Street John Bell Spedden Lehman Barnett
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Ann Melvin Celebrates Twenty First Birthday

Mr and Mrs Earle White hosted a large party on Monday September 30 honoring Miss Ann Melvin’s twenty first birthday. Guests included Velma White Mar Guerite Young Helen George and many others who enjoyed a late Seer luncheon before departing.

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Hobbs George Henry Hobbs Passes After Long Illness

George Henry Hobbs died Friday afternoon after a long illness. He was a blacksmith turned carpenter and a helpful community figure. Funeral services were held Monday at his home with Revs Betts and Archer presiding. burial followed in Denton cemetery. He leaves a widow.

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W. T. Archer Denton Cemetery
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Fires Burn Clothes Press In Vernon Home

Mrs Charles Larrimore suffered a loss as a clothes press fire, likely sparked by rats carrying matches. Nearby, the Coverdales and guest Sara Harrington visited Oak Orchard and Nelson Coverdale’s family in Farmington. Other items note health, travel, and farming updates with reaffirmed cannery workers returning to the city.

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Charles Larrimore Walter Coverdale Sara R. Harrington Wilmington Oak Orchard Nelson Coverdale Farmington Clarence Lofland Middletown William Sharp New Jersey Atlantic Highlands New York City R. Wesley Ross New England Thomas Clancey
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Social News Notes From Ridgely Area

Ridgely residents hosted guests from Trappe and Easton on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lewis Lane and son Irwin vacationed in Philadelphia from Saturday to Tuesday. Mr and Mrs I T Saulsbury Jr welcome their third daughter. Mrs Selby Roop visited her son in Chester last week. Miss Mary Robinson visiting Marcus Hook.

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Josiah Shaw Trappe and Easton Lewis Lane Irwin Philadelphia I. T. Saulsbury, Jr Selby Roop Chester Mary Robinson Marcus Hook
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Met In Crumpton

The fourth quarterly meeting of the Middletown District Woman's Foreign Missionary Society was held at the Crumpton M E Church Maryland. Mrs Mary Chandler led a cordial welcome with Rev and Mrs Caskie inspiring with song and music. Mrs Harvey Moore of Betterton was re elected district president and to attend the General Executive Committee meeting in Columbus Ohio October 15 30 with expenses paid. October 30 marks the societies 60th anniversary with a suggested global stewardship candle observance. Miss Frances Van Dyne on furlough spoke on North Africa noting Christian history and Mohammedan conquest and urging Go Send Let Go to mothers. December meeting set for Ridgely.

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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Middletown M. E Crumpton Ladies’ Aid Mary Chandler Caskie Harvey Moore Betterton Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Woman’s Missionary Society North Africa Frances van Dyne Miss van Dyne America Africa France Morrocco Tripoli Ridgely Woman's Home Missionary Society Methodist Church Ada Matthews Viola Jones C. W. Moore Norman Wilson Margarita Elsie Matthews Harry Weimmans Margaret Swing Crompton Robert Dodson Dorothy Norman Marshall St. Michaels Nettie Seward Harry Thompsson Ike Sparklin Smith Tillsboro William Sharpley Vera Chincoteague Alma Sharpley Alice Bennington John Walls Florence Eden Campbell Wilmington Julia Walls Naomi Church of the Brethren Barry Fox Easton Harry Zeigler Stella Diefenderfer John Thomas Trainer Elwood Diefenderfer Claymont Samuel Jopp Denton Harvey Holsinger Triday Troy Ashcraft Wadesboro North Carolina Henry Wilkinson Mont Wiley Will Seward Vergie Sparks William Ewen Barratts Chapel Tinley Zion M. E. Church M. D. Cecil A. W. Dukes Effie Lowe Centreville Elijah Dean Ruthsburg Leonard Dean John Starkey Addie Philadelphia Starkey James Temple Alfred Smith John Swing Will Smith Frank Flounders Harvey Wolsinger Mr. Flounders W. H. Rieck Preston Mary Laird Ed Stevens Baby Reho[Rott Harry Laird Richard Sparks Richard Baltimore T. W. Jones Annie Hevalow Irwin Hevalow Page Jones Dorothy Samis Rieck H. L. Roe H. L. Holsinger Dover Fred Madara Roger Ringgold Melvin Wheatley Samuel Laird Harry Harford County Harry, Laird Alazanin Wood Garfield Memorial Hospital Washington Leroy Detwiler Chadds Ford William Wooters George Cherry Roland Zelina Winstead Pennsylvania M. W. Wiley William Matthews Smyrna Josiah Shaw Emnett Potts Betty Mary Rebecca Saulsbury Europe London Paris Elina Wilson Methodist Parsonage I. E. Mason Grenlock N. J
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Methodists to Hold Middletown District Meeting in Chestertown

The Middletown District annual meeting will be held at IM. BE. Church in Chestertown on Tuesday October 8. The program includes quiet hour sermons by Rev. Hodgson and Rev. Joseph, addresses by Bishop McDowell and Rev. Corkran, a luncheon, devotions, and evening praise with Rev. Riggio and Rev. Thawley.

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Middletown Chestertown IM. BE Robert S. Hodgson Oscar L. Joseph Trinity Hedding Methodist Episcopal Church Plainfield New Jersey W. F. McDowell D. D L. L W. F. Corkran Howard L. Blade W. L. McDowell Board of Hone Missions and Church Extension Luther E. Lovejoy James H. Bishop Wilmington Area Council President of Ministers Association Roy T. Thawley Amedeo M. D. Riggio Jefferson Park Parish Church New York City
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Baby clinic for white children at Marydel M E Church

A clinic for white children will be held at the M E Church in Marydel on Friday October 11 from 1:00 to 3:30 PM. In the morning the same day a clinic for colored children will take place at Mt Zion M E Church from 10:00 AM to noon. Mothers are urged to bring children up to 7 years old for a free physical examination.

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M. E Marydel Mt. Zion M. E. Church Ein Zion H. Ruth Jackson R. N
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Registered Guernsey Bull Tested for TB

Burrsville Maryland breeders report a registered Guernsey bull tested for tuberculosis. Herd owner R H Stafford notes the animal underwent T B testing and the status is documented for farm records.

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Guernsey T. B R. H. Stafford Burrsville
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Weekly Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Society Activities

The Woman's Home Missionary Society met at the Methodist Church with readings, prayers, and stories. Members discussed a new study book and future entertainments while committees planned a fall event and Christmas box distribution. District meetings in Crompton saw officers elected. Numerous visits, travels, and church services populated the week with many local families noted.

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Local Minister Ends Successful Pastorate at Denton Church

The Rev. S. Lewis Adams concluded nearly five years at Denton Pilgrim Holiness Church with services on Sunday September 26. Members and attendees from Harrington Harrock Trappe Easton Centreville filled the church and Sunday School. The day opened at 8 45 with Sunday School, then a ten o clock praise service and Ephesians 4 24 sermon by the retiring minister. The Young People’s Society gave fifty two dollars to Mr Adams as a parting gift and the pastor thanked the congregation amid evident sorrow. He moves to work in Glassboro New Jersey.

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S. Lewis Adams Denton Pilgrim Ephesians Young People’s Society Adams Glassboro N. J
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Baltimore conference ends with Bishop Denny reading appointments

The 145th Baltimore annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South closed in Cumberland after reading the eight district appointments by Bishop Collins Denny. No next meeting site was named due to no invitations received. Several clergy moves: Curtis from Goldsboro to Annapolis, Hardesty to Easton, Ballengea to Goldsboro, Jordan to Ingleside, Schooley to Jarrettsville, Richcreek to Queen Anne, Rood at Royal Oak Tilghman, Fairbank to supply at Trappe, McIntyre to St. Paul Washington, Whitehurst to Monterey Virginia, Sapp to Laurel Maryland.

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Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church South Cumberland Collins Denny Richmond G. G. Martin Roanoke Nolan B. Harmon Royal Oak Tilghman F. T. Fairbank Trappe W. W. McIntyre Ingleside St. Paul Washington R. V. Whitehurst Queen Anne Monterey A. B. Sapp Mt. Jackson Laurel
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Burraville Social Postponed for Wesley Church Fund

The Judging Social in Burraville was postponed from Tuesday to Wednesday October 9th due to stormy weather. It will be held in the old school house to benefit Wesley Church. Also notices of Wesley charges services and local visits by Philadelphia residents appear.

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Wesley Church Burrsville Wesley Hickman Wm. H. Parris Philadelphia Denton Bates Harvey Hufnal Wesley M. E A. T. Garrett Chester
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Orphans' Court Session in Caroline County Actions Passed

The Orphans' Court held regular session with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Final guardianship account for Leon Briggs et al ratified. Thomas H. Phillips administrator filed inventory and an order to sell. Caveat proceedings in Sallie P F Steele probate forwarded to circuit court. Special session September 30 1929 saw Stewart and Short file their accounts and administration details.

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Orphans’ Court Caroline County West, Harper and Shawn Calvert C. Merriken Leon Briggs Thomas H. Phillips George W. Phillips Circuit Court Sallie PF. Steele C. Kemp Stewart Joseph M. Short Charles E. Stewart
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Pastor Curtis to Leave for New Annapolis Post

Goldsboro reports Rev C R Curtis returning from conference on Monday and preaching his last sermon next Sunday before departing for his new appointment in Annapolis midweek. He will be succeeded by Rev W H Ballengee. Families from Chester Pennsylvania and Clayton North Carolina attended Mrs Clark funeral. Local society events and family visits noted.

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C. R. Curtis Annapolis W. H. Ballengee Miller Chester Jones Clayton Miggin Clark Alberta Ross Wilmington Ladies Aid Society J. W. Gibson Barratt’s Chapel M. E. South T. N. Jarrell
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Trespass Notices Offered at The Journal Office

The Journal announces availability of trespass notices at its office for those needing official postings. Staff provide guidance on form types, filing dates, and legal requirements for recording restricted access.

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Journal Office Journal
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Hillsboro Queen Anne Club Evening Talk on Scandinavian Trip

Mr John Noble of Preston will present an illustrated talk about his journey through the Scandinavian peninsula at the Hillsboro Queen Anne Club meeting on Monday evening Oct 7. The Community Club serves a chicken and pancake supper next Thursday Oct 10 at five o clock in the Church House. Visitors include Mrs S S Thompson and Mrs Avie Adams of Reading Pa with others reporting recent gatherings and visits across the region.

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John Noble Preston Scandanavian Peninsula Jarrell F. EB. Jarrrell Joe Eston Barratt’s Chapel Ray Helm Avie Adams Reading S. S. Thompson Norman Clark Newton Smith Milford Kline Havre de Grace W. B. Sparks J. Fletcher Sparks Sadlersville Herbert Beaven Price Florence Beaven Gene Knott Delaware N. E. Knott Frances Fisher Harry Fisher Eda W. Pennington
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Methodist Aid Eyes Officers and Church Schedule

Mrs Horace Morgan hosted the Ladies Aid and Missionary Society meeting with officer elections to renew the existing slate. Church activities include Sunday School at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m plus Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. Residents and visitors from Wilmington Hagerstown Towson and Catonsville appear in social notes and visits.

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Horace Morgan Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Methodist Episcopal Church South Lee H. Richereek Virginia Cumberland Elsie Skinner Wilmington John Skinner Catherine Catonsville Louise Short Hagerstown Emma Short Howard Eley Lucile Ree Church Hill Dorothy Jump College Park Harry Jump Madge Jump Richard Montgomery Harry Knotts Stayton Barnette Keplar Barnette Detroit Michigan Mabel Knotts Everett Blades Earl Harrison Claiborne Tri-County High School Blanche Jackson Ldinnce Ruth Reynolds Ora. Richardson Cordova Eloise Trice Towson Providence Richardson Baltimore
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Daughters of America Oyster Supper in Preston

Preston group Daughters of America number 88 plans an oyster supper on Thursday October 10 at the H M Hollis store with meals at 5 pm for 60 cents per plate. Community notices include church services at Epiphany Mission and St Andrews Mission and local visits, travels, and education updates.

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The Daughters of America Preston No H. M. Hollis Epiphany Mission Preston St. Andrew’s Mission Hurlock Denton Firemen Lee Noble Cambridge W. D. Noble Easton Clare Payne Patty John W. Noble Marvin Ledman James Trice Wilmington Beacom Business College Burton Proctor, Jr Aberdeen Burton Proctor A. W. Sisk Baltimore
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Kirwan Addresses Denton Rotary on World Peace

Rev Francis W Kirwan was the principal speaker at the Denton Rotary Club weekly meeting. He offered a thorough exposition on world peace and civilization trends, and Rotarians will hear more talks on the topic. A special banquet and meeting Thursday at Easton will feature Gene Newsom, president of Rotary International.

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Francis W. Kirwan Rotary Club of Denton Rotarians Easton Gene Newsom Rotary International
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Forestry tour set for Caroline and Dorchester counties

County residents will tour outstanding Loblolly pine plantations around Denton and Federalsburg on Tuesday October 8. The program includes visits to Ira Samis near Denton, Harry Nuttle at Hobbs, D. W. Sparklin near Dorchester, and Rudolph Reimer in Philadelphia with plantings dating from 1914 to 1929 and survival rates above 80 percent. A 4-H Leader conference follows with demonstrations and talks, ending with a dinner at Caroline High School.

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Caroline Dorchester Caroline County Caroline Group Choptank River Bridge Denton Talbot Group Ira Samis Hobbs Harry Nuttle Rudolph Reimer Philadelphia Rell Call Bessie M. Spafford Harry Sullivan Dorothy Emerson University of Maryland The Caroline High School
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Foxx Set for World Series Stardom at Age Twenty Two

The Maryland born slugger Jimmy Foxx leads the A L in batting and heads to the 1929 World Series as a young star of the Athletics. Connie Mack praises Foxx versatility while Foxx humbly credits the team as he eyes big hits and a possible birthday windfall. Foxx’s rise from third base to first and outfield showcases his power and willingness to adapt for the championship run.

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Maryland Athletics Mack Foxxy A’s Newcastle Foxx Connie Fort Myers Shibe Park Cub
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In Memoriam John Irwin Birthday Remembrance

A sister commemorates her brother John Irwin on his birthday October 6th. She recalls happy days, the pain of his passing, and his peaceful rest. The poem expresses enduring memory and love from loving sister Lida.

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John Irwin Lida
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Greensboro and Environs Social Roundup

Miss Elsie Ward and companions traveled from Greensboro to Wilmington and Philadelphia then Laurel Springs New Jersey visiting relatives returning Sunday night. A long list of locals hosted guests in town over the weekend including Shields Joiners and Hobbs. birthdays and family visits noted.

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Good Food For Sound Thinkers Reflections on Reciprocity

A quoted passage extols reciprocity as the root of modern comfort and mutual aid. It frames inventions and friendly relations as outcomes of cooperative spirit, featuring remarks attributed to The Christian Science Monitor and others. The collection includes Henry Ford praising markets and mutual benefit, Addison on shipping goods, and a note about Detroit’s fame in Australia due to the automobile, with George Harbison cited.

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The Christian Science Monitor Detroit Australia George Harbison
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Hickman Social Notes From Local Week End Gatherings

Miss Hester M Wroten and Harry Freeman visiting relatives in Hickman. Edgar Breeding and family with Margaret Breeding called on John Passwaters in Greensboro. Mrs Charlie Stevens injured in accident at H T Nuttle cannery. Rally service held at Hickman Church on Sunday October 5 at 9 30 pm. Many townsfolk spent Sunday at Barratt s.

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Hester M. Wroten Harry Freeman Philadelphia J. C. Wroten Hickman Edgar Breeding Margaret Breeding John Passwaters Greensboro Charlie Stevens H. T. Nuttle Hickman Church
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Preaching Change At Church Sunday Evening

Notice reports Sunday services moved to 8 pm with preaching in the church. The town notes typhoid fever affecting Robert Todd H E Todd's youngest son. Mrs Mary E Duhadaway returns from two weeks with Baltimore relatives. Mrs Belle Dean visits Mrs Joe Poole Preston. Mrs W R Thomas recovers from a dislocated shoulder.

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Robert Todd H. E. Todd Mary E. Duhadaway Baltimore Belle ‘Dean Joe Poole Preston W. R. Thomas
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the Local Department Earle White Ann Melvin Velma White Marguerite Young Helen George Helen Chaffinch Lillian Timmons Cathryn Ahab Sara Baynard Mary Cohee Roland Flaharty Wilbur Carroll Nelson Butler Hearn Laws Harrington Melvin Bennington Austin Swann Russell Flaharty Paul, Shockley Towers Irwin Thomas Baynard Canada Anstee Vancouver British Columbia B. E. Moore Fred McWilliams M. Robertson Alex McWilliams Washington, D. C Ontario Wm. L. Cannon Chas. W. Roe Dawson Linwood Eaton Marie Roland Pippin Marvin Wilbur and Stanley Carroll Wooters Tuckahoe! Neck Finley Wooters Samuel Wooters N. B. Jones Walter Fountain Lester Fountain Olney Carl Fountain Walter Evans Ed. Satterfield Ford Morgan Ed. Morgan Nellie Josephine Watson Milford R. N. Hitchens R. T. Wheatley Janet Earle Chaffinch John Chaffinch A. E. Cooper Anne Ocean City Otto Sanger Sanger Ralph H. Wooters Carroll Satterfield Atlantic City John L. Sparklin Newport Del Walter Sparklin Kathryn Hirs Maryland College For Women Lutherville Eldred Hirs E. H. Hirs J. N. le Compte Percy Vienna Fred Fountain Harry Night Ida Adams Maggie Gullette J. W. Brown Center Bridge Manning Merriken J. A. Billing F. N. Smith John R. Ricards J. R. Ricards O. J. Ghaffinch May Rickards Bridgeville J. H Neil G. Edgell L. Hopkins Thomas Strayer'’s Business College T. H. Towers Christian Endeavor Service Aorrow C. E. Bright Hobbs Manufacturing Company Friends Vernon Methodists Southern Methodists Orphans’ Court Proceedings Goldsboro Tuckahoe Rev F. W. Kirwan County Extension News Elsie Ward Sophia Howard Hannah Benny Velma Howard Medford L. Price Delaware River Bridge Laurel Springs Alfred Blackburn Medford Starkey Benjamin Starkey Benjamin Baughley Templeville Henry Walters Howard B. Thomas Bridgetown William A. Shields Billy John Tinley Paul Bostic Fred Friedel Stanley Dill Camden Charles Dill Charles Wheeler Ruth Ralph Moore Burt Hobbs Homer Stufft William Morgan Newark Little Ellen Bennett A. E. Shields Fred Tinley John B. Nichols Marshal Hutson Annie Edwards Edgar Dorothy Wyatt Lianerch Hills Earl Bennett Trenton Mollie Bennett Paul Clark Lefty Ward Herbert Theis Wilson Jump Oscar Hurd Russia Henry Ford Addison Niewsparerne
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