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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1938

Page

5

Social News From Caroline County and Nearby Areas

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Hattie V. Shockley and Malcolm Caplan. Mrs. Walter Newcomer and Doris Marie return to Burbank after six weeks with Denton relatives. Weekend visits include Mr. and Mrs. Roland Fisher and others at the Ellwanger home. I V Stonebrook and Mrs. Lloyd Holbert visit Everett Pepper. The Good Cheer Bible Class meets October 13 at Mrs. John E. Chaffinch's home. Everett Pepper returns from Baltimore area visit. Eloise Ellwanger spends weekend with her parents. Mrs. Mark Smith visits grandson and mother in Cambridge. W C T U meets October 10 at 8 pm at Mrs. Walter Sparklin’s. Wm. K. Scotton enjoys two weeks in Atlantic City. Mrs. L. J. Hooper visits Scotton.

Hattie V. Shockley Caroline County Welfare Board Malcolm Caplan St. Michaels Walter Newcomer Doris Marie Burbank Calif Denton Roland Fisher Jon Eddie John Renninger Samuel Ellwanger I. V. Stonebrook Baltimore Lloyd Holbert Washington Everett Pepper Good Cheer Bible Denton M. E. Church John E. Chaffinch Catonsville Rockdale Eloise Ellwanger Mark Smith Duke Smith Cambridge Walter Sparklin Wm. K. Scotton Atlantic City N. J L. J. Hooper Easton

Oysters Return to Market Under Health Oversight

The oyster season opens with oysters available raw or cooked while sanitary supervision rests with the State Health Department. The Bureau of Food and Drugs inspects plants and certifies firms, with 223 certifications for 1937-1938. Minimum U S Public Health Service requirements include sanitation, hot water disinfection, clean packing rooms, and uniform shipping tags for interstate shipments. Massachusetts permits required for shipments to that state.

State Department of Health Bureau of Food and Drugs A. L. Sullivan R. H. Riley U. S. Public Health Service Sullivan Massachusetts

Mrs J Spencer Lapham Dies At 74 In Caroline County

Caroline county mourns the death of Mrs J Spencer Lapham 74 a longtime Red Cross executive secretary. She died after a year of poor health near Goldsboro Delaware. born Harriet Bridgeman in Chicago she taught school before marriage. Survived by husband two children Edward W Lapham and Carolyn Soreen services held at her home with Rev Fred Holden. burial in Smyrna Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Caroline County J. Spencer Lapham Goldsboro Lapham The American Red Cross

Church Notices for Denton Area October 9 Services

The pastor Rev M S Andrews preaches both morning and evening at Denton M E Church on October 9 with Sunday School at 945 am and Epworth League at 645 pm led by Miss Anne Breeding. Midweek Acts study begins October 12.

M. S. Andrews Denton M. E Anne Breeding Denton M. P. Church C. E Mephibosheth Williston Church of the New Jerusalem Preston Denton and Ridgely St. Elizabeth’s Church Denton St. Benedict’s Church

Gipsy Smith In Baltimore Campaign Muster

Gipsy Smith the English evangelist conducts a third Baltimore campaign at the Fifth Regiment Armory under the Baltimore Evangelistic Association. Accompanied by his bride Mary Alice Shaw, he draws large crowds with noon meetings at Mt. Vernon Place Methodist Church and evening services nightly through October 14. Special events include a young people rally and dramatized talks with personal life stories.

Gipsy Smith Cambridge England Baltimore Maryland Monumental Fifth Regiment Armory Baltimore Evangelistic Association France Armory Baltimore Evangelist Association Garrett Building

Shore Federation to Meet at Centreville

Eastern Shore District Federation plans its fall session on November 3 at Centreville Opera House Maryland with keynote speakers Mrs John L Whitehurst of Baltimore and Mrs Harry L Harcum of Salisbury The day opens with district chairmen reports followed by a morning talk by Mrs Harcum and an afternoon address by Mrs Whitehurst including a one act play and planned music and luncheon arrangements Note: names abbreviated for brevity.

John L. Whitehurst Baltimore Harry L. Harcum Salisbury Eastern Shore District Federation Centreville Eastern Shore District Hurlock Howe Sedgar F. Bradley Opera House Harcum Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs Whitehurst General Federation of Women’s Clubs Maryland Federation Sterling Harris Little Theatre

Scratch pads sold cheap at The Journal office

Readers can buy handy scratch pads for one cent each at The Journal office. Limited stock available, with a variety of sizes and colors. Visit during business hours to pick up the inexpensive paper and support the newspaper.

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Ridgely Community Club Opens Season With Luncheon and History

The Ridgely Community Club met for its season's first meeting with a one o clock luncheon. A club history read by official historian Mrs Albert White sparked pride by recalling past events. Rev W E Habbart preached at Ridgely M E Church and Easton visitor Essel Thomas spoke on conversion. Ridgely Volunteer Fire Company elected officers and set a turkey supper for October 19. Various church revivals, visits, and family movements fill the town's week.

Ronald Lane Albert White Ridgely W. E. Habbart Bethel Church Chester Ridgely M. E. Church Alway Essel Thomas Easton Andrew E. C.hallman Judas Jesus Hallman Habbart Herman Mitchell Middletown Del A. A. Bock Bertie Laughlin Spokane Wash Andrew Mitchell Edna Detwiler

Denton County Homemaker Rally Plans and Meetings

The Homemakers Clubs schedule a County Rally on November 1 in Denton with Miss Venia M. Kellar detailing her 1927 England trip. Demonstrations are planned for older girls and women, with clinics on sewing machine care, coat alterations, coats from material, meat and vegetable canning, and more.

Denton Venia M. Kellar England Caroline County Miss Shelby Margaret MacPheeters U. of Maryland

Four-H Girls Win State Honors Take Wilmington Trip

Caroline 4-H girls journey to Wilmington to visit an Art Gallery Historical Museum Old Swedes Church Christiana Park a factory and a hotel as a reward for 1938 state honors The travelers include June Lynch Ridgely Jeanette Stevenson Greensboro Audrey Jump Mary Zeigler Denton and Jeanette Reihl Furman s Grove The group includes blue ribbon winners in clothing baking and canning The trip leaves with the Home Demonstration Agent on October 8.

Wilmington Christiana Park June Lynch Ridgely Jeanette Stevenson Greensboro Audrey Jump Mary Zeigler Denton Jeanette Reihl Furman's Grove

Caroline County Orphans Court Probate Actions

The Orphans Court of Caroline County approved probate for Marion H. Downes and Ralph B. Thompson estates with letters testamentary granted to Hattie W. Downes and Grace Coleman Thompson. Bonds filed. creditors notices issued. Appraisers named J Boone Jarrell and H Clinton Wright. Guardianship account for Victoria Luther filed. inventory in Nellie Pearl Willis estate and order to sell. Henry J Craven letters granted to Jeanette Craven.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County Towers Handy Dennis Marion H. Downes Hattie W. Downes J. Boone Jarrell H. Clinton Wright Victoria Luther Elizabeth Robertson Ralph B. Thompson Grace Coleman Thompson Henry J. Craven Jeanette Craven Nellie Pearl Willis

Adams Cross Roads Family Visits and Oyster Supper

Mr and Mrs Charles Fountain and son from Pennsylvania visited his parents the Fountains. Miss Altha Adams and Mr Charles Doyle of Wilmington spent Sunday with the Adams. The Bloomery Ladies Aid to hold an oyster supper at Concord Church House October 11 with prices 50 and 25 cents. Miss Minnie Adams of Wilmington visited the Adams family. Mr and Mrs George Wheatley and son spent Sunday with her father C W Adams. Mr and Mrs Arthur Adams and family entertained relatives on Sunday.

Townsend’s Confectionery Denton Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co Grover Passwaters Mark Smith Riverton Ave Second St Ladies Aid of Hickman M. E. Church Jab Denton A. & P Preston Parent-Teachers Association Christian Comrades Bible Class Concord M. E Hilda Maroney Hobbs Aid Hobbs Denton Journal Journal Printing Office Nichols M. E. Church Drayton Race Track Federalsburg Ladies Aid of the Church of the Brethren Bridgetown Goucher Club Eastern Shore Wicomico Hotel Salisbury R. M. Nock Wilbert Merriken Richard E. Tome Baltimore Goudier College Tome Goucher Ridgely Methodist Hospital O. B. Reed Robert Kaskie Mary Maud Sleek John Charles Thomas Jessica Dragonette East Margaret Cole Dover Ralph Ober L. S. Matthews Ada Elsie Matthews William Harron Jr Frank Matthews Rehoboth Sallie Clark Carlile Bennington Beaven Centreville Carlton Marvel Clark Woodward Bessie Porter Wilmington West Chester James Johnson Milton, del Charles Herzog Foster Sadler Sadlersville Frank Seward Peter Hoffman Norristown Davis Bilson Swampscott Mass Raymond Crouse Bernard Ringgold Philadelphia Mary Garrigues Paul Allegra Selby Smith Ronald Lane Elmer Anthony Frank Kibler Charles Ness Dallastown David Swing Charles Fountain and Son Pennsylvania F. W. Fountain Altha Adams Charles Doyle John Adams Bloomery Ladies Aid Concord Church House Minnie Adams George Wheatley Cc. W. Adams Arthur Adams

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Recaps Local Visits and Events

Miss Lulu Beaven returns to Philadelphia after visiting her mother Mrs Florence Beaven and cousin Mrs Nick Brown in Dallas. Chester visitors include Mr and Mrs Charles C Byron and Mrs Eimma Gardner with Gardner staying longer. Community Club hosted a covered dish supper. Local residents shared visits to Pitts ville Washington and Baltimore while noting several social gatherings and trips for the week.

Lulu Beaven Philadelphia Florence Beaven Nick Brown Dallas Texas Charles C. Byron Eimma Gardner Chester R. W. Beaven Gardner Elwood Fleming Laura Virginia Blades C. W. Snry Pittsville N.C. Clark Susie Thompson Herbert Beaven Emme Beauchamp Owens Betterton James Price Katherine Mildred Willard Russell Mary Cooper Ethel S. Holt Virginia W. Holt Clara Price Joseph M. Eaton Charlanne and Ellinor Charles Jarrell Washington Martha Beaven Wilmington H. Nelson Beaven Matthewstown Baltimore Mrs. E. Bramble Philadelpha

Queen Anne Woman's Missionary Society meets at Hillsboro church

The Queen Anne Woman's Missionary Society of Hillsboro M. E. Church met at the parsonage in Hillsboro with Mrs. A W Strickland as hostess. Mrs. D M Lee was absent president, presiding by Mrs. Ralph Holland. Attendees included E G Jump, Bernard Sparks, G C Moore, Howard P Flowers, J E Bramtble, Ralph Holland, and Mrs Strickland.

Woman's Missionary Society of Hillsboro M. E. Church A. W. Strickland D. M. Lee Ralph Holland E. G. Jump Bernard Sparks G. C. Moore Howard P. Flowers Queen Anne J. E. Bramtble Strickland Elaine Murphy Harry Clark Juanita Howard Elizabeth McDonald Helen Lee Short Carolyn Holland Charles Cannon Barton Harry Gibson Jr Bernard Sparks Jr Robert Knotts George Page Murphy See John Emory Penn’s Grove N. J Olin Ford Marydel Harry Gibson

Smithson death, Walter McCarty, aged 65, obituary

Walter McCarty a farmer in Smithson died at his home on September 23 from a heart attack. He is survived by his widow Anna May Harmon and four sons, Frank, George, Raymond, and Walter, plus three grandchildren. Funeral at Smithson Church, interment Linchester cemetery. The Smithson ladies announce a chicken and ham supper October 18 from 5 p.m. at 50 cents adults 25 cents children. Relatives visited Washington recently. others visiting Cannon's Del., and Mrs Taft visiting relatives.

Walter McCarty McCarty Anna May Harmon Frank Tilghman’s Island George Raymond Easton Walter Smithson Church John T. Baynard Linchester Cemetery W. Buffet A. Willoughby C. L. Perry A. R. Willoughby J. Taft J. Wilson Ladies of Smithson Melvin Wiloughby Little Son Tanyard James Taft Washington Taft Charlie Perry Alecn

Preston Social Notes and Local Visitors

Preston social page records a string of visits and activities. Notables include Miss Mary Downing and Mr. William Downing of England hosting a dinner for Preston guests, a funeral near DennLeste for Mr. O M Hignutt, and Dr Lennon visiting Federalsburg. The County Federation of Women’s Clubs and numerous residents travel to Salisbury Baltimore and Richmond for events. The P T A oyster supper is announced for October 21 with community gatherings and bridge club hosting.

John Noble Mary Downing William Downing England Dorothy Noble Easton Dorothy Lee Patchett Charles Proctor Jr W. E. Bonner Robinswood Wm. Cannon Purnell Cannon Geo. Poole A. M. Willey O. M. Hignutt den- Leste Lennon Federalsburg County Federation of Women’s Clubs Preston High School Paul van Dyke Katie Parker Emaline Wright Florence Hubbard Salisbury Theo Fletcher Irvin Holt Dover Del Holt H. B. Wright Jr Warren Sewell Baltimore Ford Sewell Hayward Deane Ralph Townsend H. M. Hollis Atwood Wash Richmond Maude Reidy Dorothy Max Chambers Bridgeville Burton Proctor Jr Lee Noble Marvin Ledman Preston James A. Carmine Harry B. Wright Rebecca Blades Sara Smith C. W. Elzey

Social notes from Goldsboro and surrounding towns

GOLDSBORO residents and visiting relatives share Sunday gatherings at Queen Anne and Assembly Hall. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kinnamon and others. A church conference draws Rev. Fred Halden to Harrisonburg. Local families report travel, visits, and employment updates across Maryland and Delaware communities.

Federalsburg School Adds New Contract Awarded

The Federalsburg School addition contract was signed on Saturday October 1 by the Board of Education and Lange Brothers. Bids opened September 23 show Lange Bros Baltimore at 71890.00 and other bids from engineering and construction firms in Baltimore and Wilmington. The project is partly financed by a 45 percent PWA grant and work has already begun.

Federalsburg Board of Education Lange Brothers Lange Bros Baltimore Engineering Construction Co Seymour Ruff & Sons J. Roland Dashield Salisbury John K. Ruff Cambridge Robert Engler, Inc Wilmington Del Cogswell Construction Co Rupert & Fulenwider PWA

Card Of Thanks For Otis M. Hignutt

Deep gratitude is extended to many friends for sympathy and assistance during the illness and at the time of Otis M. Hignutt s death. Mrs Hignutt and Family extend sincere thanks to all.

Otis M. Hignutt

A Loving Heart and the Start of Knowledge

A reflective line attributed to Carlyle frames love as the seed for understanding, suggesting that genuine care opens paths to learning and wisdom. The brief aphorism links emotion and intellect in a timeless truth about personal growth.

Carlyle

Greensboro Band Reorganizes Afloat In County

The Greensboro band reconstituted at a firehouse meeting last Friday night with about twelve members, inviting experienced players in the upper county to join. A benefit picture with New Theatre management is planned to boost the treasury for new music. Officers elected were W. Thomas Thornton president Rudolph Rinner director and Hugh Smith secretary and treasurer. Many social notices follow including birthdays dinners and visits with relatives in Maryland Philadelphia and Delaware areas.

Greensboro W. Thomas Thornton Rudolph Rinner Hugh Smith William R. Joiner Greensboro-Denton Frank Meredith Dorothy Emory Voshell Irvin Billy Barbara Cedar Grove Thomas Ross Delema Catherine Lane Sandtown Clifford Shulties Near Town Paul Shulties Felton John Shulties Alvin Tribbitt Chas. Metz Mollie van Sant Miriam King Wilmington Gilbert Kenton Easton Lloyd Cannon Preston Mary Jackson Will Cannon Georgia Swann Nelson Wyatt Town Luther Bennett Goldsboro Linwood Bennett Linwood O. W. Barton John Wyatt Betty Edgar Wyatt Philadelphia Effa Plummer L. W. Taylor Eleanor Connie Betsy St. Marys Charles Nicholson Sallie Nichols Mabel Deane Carl Nichols Joyce Anne Henry Shulties Henderson John Stover Gaithersburg Conrad Travers Milford Orville Travers Mabel Rich New York State Parnal Deane June Marcus Hook Woodrow Montague Sadlersville William Sipple Charles Sipple Chester Addie Jewell Glenora Harry Draper Harry Cochran Charles Rich

American Corner Guests and Local Society Notes

Mrs. Margaret Elliott and others from Wilmington Newport Del Marydel and Marydel area gathered as guests of Olaf Smith family. Carl Johnson recovering after operation at Easton Emergency Hospital. Ladies Aid to meet October 12 with Minnie Huey hosting Eva Slocum assisting. Lola Lewes returned to Federalsburg after visit with Lydia Nichols. Raymond Slocum and daughter visited Henry Garman family. Jesse Gregg of D enton visited George Huey family. Amanda Connelly of Hurlock visited local friends. Henry Garman entertained Pennsylvania relatives recently.

J. C. Kinnamon Carrie Jarman Edith Melvin Virgie Cartwright Mollie Diggans Queen Anne Fred Halden Harrisonburg Ladies Aid Society Assembly Hall W. J. Murphy John Sylvester Orville Melvin George Scout Smyrna Jennie Griffin Emma Johnson Baltimore Minnie Dennison New York John Crawford Wills Eye Hospital Alice Cordray Federalsburg Margaret Elliott Clarence Bertha Stoll Wilmington Hattie Berry Fannie Newport Del Nora Stafford Marydel Olaf Smith Carl Johnson Easton Minnie Huey Eva Slocum Lola Lewes Lydia Nichols Raymond Slocum Henry Garman Jesse Gregg Denton George Huey Amanda Connelly Hurlock Pennsylvania

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the Local Department Oysters Furman’s Grove Homemakers Club Charles Cannon Ruthsburg Vernon Baker Charles Barton Dodd Bessie Spa Adams Cross Roads Twin Towns Tuckahoe
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