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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1935
Page
5
Local clubs and churches announce a slate of suppers and fundraisers across Denton and surrounding areas. Dates range October 14 through November 14, plus bake sales, auctions, and a free prize drawing at Dentonia Theatre. Includes obituaries and 4-H club planning meetings.
The Caroline county chapter of the American Red Cross re organized at a courthouse meeting with Thomas H. Chambers presiding. Blanche Hobbs was elected chairman and Mrs. Fred R. Owens treasurer. Speakers included Mrs. Margaret Lewis and Rev. C Irvin Carpenter. Community Club aid and future events are announced with several local residents visiting and hosting events in Denton and nearby towns.
The near approach of cold weather prompts warnings about the common cold. It notes colds are not harmless and can lead to serious complications, urging readers to build up health, see a doctor, and seek treatment. It cautions parents to limit children’s activity and avoid spreading germs, while condemning careless infection.
Adams Cross Roads reports the Bloomery Ladies Aid oyster supper at Smithville Schoolhouse on Wednesday October 16 starting at 6 pm with home made ice cream and cake. A Harvest Home service at Bloomery occurs Sunday October 20 at 2 pm with special readings and recitations. Mr Saul of Philadelphia visited C W Adams Wednesday. Sunday School at Bloomery next Sunday at 10 am.
Funeral services for Mr. A T Reichman who died at his Denton home Friday morning will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 at the residence with interment in Denton cemetery.
The Denton M E Church will hold morning and evening services with Sun day School at 9 45 and Epworth League at 6 45. Topics include How Were the Books of the Bible Selected and The World Vision of Jesus. Also notices for Denton M P Church and Church of the Brethren events and Home Coming Day on October 13.
Mr and Mrs John Moffett and many relatives gathered in Carney s Point New Jersey and surrounding towns for suppers birthdays and visits. The Bethlehem Club postponed its meeting due to a bereavement and will meet next Tuesday at 2 pm.
A collection of short maxims praising sound thinking and moral conduct. It juxtaposes Tacitus Michelangelo Elbert Hubbard and Christian Science Monitor sentiments, asserting that trifles shape perfection and that hatred and greed are not from God.
Ridgely Community Club met with new president Mrs Frank Founders and planned a turkey supper on October 17. Miss Jessie Snow from the League of Nations spoke on its Covenant and Italy Abyssinia issues, then Miss Swing hosted discussions. A wedding of Miss Anne Veronica King to Joseph H Nies was held at the Brethren Church with a reception at the Crouse home. The Methodist Ladies Aid planned a November 5 supper. The Ridgely church marked its 40th anniversary with services led by Rev W E Habart and guest choirs, followed by an evening talk.
The Ridgely area reports a covered dish supper proceeds funding church house screens. A bridge party at Elmer Hoffman’s included many local and nearby guests. Mounting alumnae events at St Gertrude’s Academy set for October 15. Numerous visits, dinners, and weekend trips across Ridgely, Towson, Newark, Denton, Cambridge, and Baltimore are noted, with clubs planning a turkey supper on October 17 and many residents hosting relatives and friends.
The Ladies Aid will hold a chicken and oyster supper in the Assembly Hall on Thursday night October 17. Adults 40 cents and children 25 cents. Everyone invited. Mrs Virgie Cartwright and daughter Miss Anne attended a birthday dinner at Mrs Dora Melvin's home in Henderson. Mr and Mrs John Berry of Wyoming Del were visitors with daughter Mrs Chas Phillips and family. Mrs Smith Shockley visits her parents in Ridgely. Belle Riggin and daughter of Wilmington spent weekend with Mr and Mrs W J Murphy. Rev H M Waters and Luther Bennett attend conference in Staunton Va this week. Sewing Circle entertained in Assembly Hall Tuesday evening. Mrs Harvey Shively and daughter visiting relatives in Wilmington.
The Marydel M E Church held its second Home Coming Day with full services. Rev. Dr. E C Hallman of Dover District delivered the morning sermon, Rev. J E Parker of Harrington preached the afternoon, and T Blair Ely of Wilmington gave the evening address. Soloists included Mrs Mariam H Gardner Sweetman and Miss Julia Wilson, with Mr and Mrs S H Pippin joining in duets.
Social notes from Hillsboro Queen Anne chronicling weekend and weekday visits. Names include Sadie Wothers and guests from Washington Philadelphia Ridgely and other towns. Local gatherings feature a covered dish fundraiser for Federalsburg relief and a surprise birthday party for Mrs George Beaven.
Rev and Mrs C L Fossett attend the annual Southern Methodist Conference in Staunton this week. There will be no preaching at St Pauls Church on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Horace Morgan hosted Mrs Will Kendall and daughter Beulah Kendall of Baltimore over the weekend. Harold Jump of Harrisburg PA visited his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Howard Eley. Mrs Harry Kemp hosted her Sunday School class at the church house last Sunday. Addie Morgan visited Thursday with Mr and Mrs S T Culver at Hebron.
Hobbs notices annual Indies supper at Community House next Thursday October 17 with menu including oysters chicken rolls biscuits baked beans hominy potato salad cole slaw candied sweet potatoes pickles jelly and coffee. Prices 50 cents and 25 cents for children under 10. Various local visits and rally day services announced with invitations.
September attendance figures span multiple districts and schools. Federalsburg high records 96.8 percent, Ridgely 95.1, Greensboro 92.6, with town and rural schools showing higher and lower values across Elementary and Grammar levels. Highlights include Friendship 98.3, Washington 98.1, and Harmony 87.7 percent.
The Vestry and Guild of Denton P E Church plan a one day Harvest Festival on Thursday October 24 at Denton Community House. A bazar opens at four with Christmas shopping appeal followed by a turkey supper at five and a card party later. Tickets cost 25 cents with refreshments for sale. The event aims for social cooperation and charitable benefits.
Preston residents share wedding and honeymoon news as Mr and Mrs Todd return from their trip. Harmony’s Preston Community Club resumes meetings, with a covered dish supper hosted by Mrs Parker and Mrs Wright as readings of local social visits follow.
Henderson and Melvin households hosted a mix of visitors from Baltimore Harrington Richardson Park Goldsboro Milford and Philadelphia over the weekend. Notable attendees included Mr. Alfred Powell Aileen Brewer and Florence Brewer plus Mr. Walter Ratledge and family and Mr. Norman Stubbs and son Bobby. Additional visits came from Milton and Melvin Pippin Riverside New Jersey and Mrs. Roy Marvel Sadlersville with local relatives. Elizabeth Bennett spent last week with friends in Wilmington.
SMITHSON Mr and Mrs H Patrick of Laurel Del visited Mrs Patrick s mother Mrs F Prager Tuesday. Mrs L Ferrins and son Hayward Ferrins spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Walter McCarty. Mr and Mrs E Dukes entertained friends from Baltimore over the weekend.
The October Aid meeting of the M. P. Church at Choptank, hosted by Mrs. O C Blades, drew a good crowd. The annual supper is set for Thursday October 17 with oysters fried or stewed, fried chicken, sides, sweets, and baked goods. Prices: adults 50 cents, children 25 cents. A quilt by the ladies will be auctioned to raise funds after the church bought the community house now called the M P Aid building.
Elaine Edwards celebrated her seventh birthday with twenty seven friends in Greensboro. The list of attendees includes Betsy Taylor Lucy Snedeker Barbara Brumbaugh and many others. Edits note blood donation for Miss Leo Evans and a construction expansion at The Enterprise Building. Numerous visits, relocations and arrivals across Greensboro and nearby towns are recorded along with marriages, funerals and weekend guests.
The Journal notes that wedding invitations and announcements are printed with neatness and dispatch, highlighting the paper’s efficiency in delivering ceremonial notices to readers.
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