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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1928

Page

5

Denton Community News Highlights Local Events

Social notices cover shop sales at J H Nichols Co and Christmas card engraving plans. Church events include Eastern Star supper, Sunday School rallies, and Thawley M P Church oyster supper. Fire department reports a minor Burrsville blaze. Local clubs schedule meetings, library and school notices, and a Maryland Company factory project begins. Obituary notes Mrs G A Horney aged 42. Court reports list several cases and sentences in Caroline County Circuit Court.

J. H. Nichols & Co Denton M.P Denton Fire Co Burrsville Market Club Masonic Building Court House Palace Theatre Denton Thawley’s M. P. Church Thawley’s Maryland Company Willoughby Nowell Ladies Aid of Concord Church Canning House Concord Paul Titsworth Washington College Chestertown Denton Rotary Club Federalsburg Caroline County High School Caroline High School Willoughby’ School Dorothy Fountain Mildred Sutherlan Mary Sutherlan James Willoughby John Crumbacky Norman Willoughby Grover Willoughby Dawson Fearins Alvin Fearins Dawson Fountain George Fountain Brooks Layton Paul Willoughby Helen Trice Anita Frank Mary Trice Nina Lee Wheatley Mary Willis Anne Seiler Marie Noble Marjorie MacDonald Phoebe Brown Irwin Smith Francis Wright Marvin Chambers Elmer Harrison James Howard William Murphy Charles Behlke Noble Brown Malcolm MacDonald Earl Passwaters William Behlke G. A. Horney Denton M. P T. Pliny Fisher C. H. Roe R. Boon Beauchamp Lee Walston W. S. Crouse Cecil Blake James Wooters Margaret Beck Helen George Lucille Bailey Emma Clark Mattie Moore T. Pliny - Fisher Caroline County State of

Social News Updates from Mrs Russell Department Heads

Mrs Russell, in charge of the Methodist Sunday School beginners, will be assisted by Mrs Nuttle as organist and Mrs Johnson as secretary. Numerous local residents and visitors, including Misses Bullock Morgan and Miss Beauchamp, travel to Wilmington Cambridge and other towns, visiting relatives and attending rallies and services across the area.

Allen T. Russell Methodist Episcopal Sunday School W. H. Nuttle B. F. Johnson Emily Bullock Florence Morgan Talmage A. R. Strong Wilmington Sallie Morgan J. Henry Morgan Emma Clark Lucille Bailey Edith Towers Mildred Flaharty Marjorie Beauchamp Marjorie Beauchamp Are Attending the State Christian Endeavor Cambridge Charles G. Dukes Rocky Mount N. C J. E. Fonvielle Edwin G. Satterfield Frederica Barratt’s Chapel Paul Beauchamp Marcus Hook William T. Beauchamp H. B. Simmons Chestertown Harry Laughlin Baltimore Mary B. Simmons Helen Chaffinch Beacom’s Business College John E. Chaffinch Lucy Smedley Caroline Caroline P. Redden Samuel Lowrey Norfolk T. L. Trice Thomas W. Bradley Virginia Lee Paige Adonia H. Hackett Downes Pittsburgh Josephine Downes Hans Weltin Oakley W. Brewster Deen Joseph Denthe Philadelphia W. A. Stewart Elvis Philip Nuttle F. L. R. Nuttle Edward Hill C. H. Stewart Iva Whitby Paterson N. J Harold C. Nuttle Paul Hynson Thelma West James Trice William J. Kindley Passaic T. Pliny Fisher Harry Brunker Tarburton Lillian St. James Emmittsburg Carlotta Kinnamon Anne Anthony Francis E. Yeoman Kennedyville Ida V. West J. Lester Everagain Mary Pastorfield

Attendance Stars at Oaks School In September Program

Local pupils Verna Henzen Catherine Starkey Celeste Clark Louise Adams Evelyn Adams Susie Oros Elizabeth Stafford Margaret Ashe Irma Henzen Lester Smith Wilson Jopp Roland Towers honored for perfect September attendance. Nearby events include Bel lanca Airport opening spectators Mr and Mrs Chambers funeral in Philadelphia and Rally Day at Barratts Chapel alongside the Middletown district Epworth Leagues convention withDevotions lectures and discussions across Tuesday to Wednesday in the Methodist Episcopal Church of this place.

Oaks School Verna Henzen Catherine Starkey Celeste Clark Louise Adams Evelyn Adams Susie Oros Elizabeth Stafford Margaret Ashe Irma Henzen Lester Smith Wilson Jopp Roland Towers Wm. Chance Charlie Chance Church Hill Enos Cleaves and Sons Burrsville Wm. Chambers Philadelphia Epworth Leagues Middletown Methodist Episcopal Church D. J. Moore Ridgely Edna W. Shipman Denton Clara Evans Sadlersville Epworth League Katherine Thawley H. G. Budd Greensboro C. W. Clark Still Pond M. Eleanor Maddox Centreville Harvey B. Moore Betterton Viola Jones J. W. Easley D. D Hillsboro A. J. Croft Salisbury Walter A. Henrn Easton Chas. H. Atkins Concord Del-Mar- Va Epworth League Institute Genevieve Watters St. Michaels Virginia Leaverton E. W. Heavis the Future League Irene Worrell Deaconess’ Home Wilmington Del Lena Lewis Omar E. Jones Jesus Christ Our Living Leader L. E. Poole H. E. Woolever National Methodist Press Washington, D. C

Schools Contribute To Red Cross Hurricane Fund

Schools across the region donate to the Florida West Indies Hurricane Fund. Readable entries list Que-Teacher Schools Bee Tree Bridgetown Oaks Chestnut Grove Harmony Hillsboro Friendsh ip 35.00 Denton Primary Preston Goldsboro Caroline High Ridgely Primary Federalsburg with a total shown.

Red Cross Bridgetown Denton Preston Goldsboro Caroline High Ridgely Federalsburg

One Delegate Will Be Elected Nov 6 in Caroline

Governor Ritchie ordered an election for November 6 1928 in Caroline county to fill the unexpired House of Delegates term caused by death of Marriott S Redden. Democratic committee nominated George H Wilson of Denton a former delegate and farmer to run. Republicans declined opposing the appointment, citing vacancy by death.

Ritchie Board of Election Supervisors Caroline County House of Delegates Marriott S. Redden Democratic State Central Committee Denton State Central Committee George H. Wilson Redden Wilson Maryland House Denton Community Club Federated Women’s Clubs Wicomico County Democratic Committee Republican Committee

Enigma A Timely Suggestion

The text presents an encoded riddle list with numbered clues and ends with a quotation about faith, solitude, and voting with God. It references a Nazarene and a ghost among other entities, and concludes with an answer line from last week’s enigma.

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Eventful Anniversary Notes

Attendees at Barratt's Chapel anniversary service include Henry Wilkinson, Hattie Hagadone, Harley Barrington, Emma Jackson, J. T. Saulsbury, Charles Starkey and daughter, Mont Wiley, Vergie Sparks and others. Rev R V Whitehurst, former Hillsboro pastor, preached at the Moore home and on to Monterey Virginia. Community Club to meet with Margaret Swing. Harvest Home planned for Oct 14 to World Service Fund. Many visitors and relatives from Wilmington, Philadelphia, Elmira, and Dover featured. library moves to new home. extensive notices of funerals, visits, and family reunions across Ridgely area.

Barratt’s Chapel Henry Wilkinson Hattie Hagadone Harley [Arrington Emma Jackson J. T. Saulsbury Charles Starkey Peacock Mont Wiley William Ewing Vergie Sparks R. V. Whitehurst Methodist Episcopal Church South Hillsboro Mary Laird Anna Frances Seward Nell Briscoe Methodist School Denton Watson Booker Carter Ocean City Florida Margaret Swing Thompson Swing Harvey Sewell Paul Montrose Pennsylvania Morton Holsinger Moore Philadelphia Paul Ho Willard Jones Wilmington New Earl Hammond Lucile Elizabeth Charles Hammond Vernon Latshaw Tunica Sam Lane Messrs Carroll Meredith John Davis L. S. Matthews T. A. Smith A. G. Saulsbury T. L. Day Ernest Jones Alfred Bennett Clayton New Castle World Service Fund Alice Bennington Vera Sharpley Chincoteague H. L. Wolsinger H. L. Watsons Catherine McElwain J. M. Haymaker Altoona Orreil Saulsbury John Ord Raleigh William Valley Forge Anna Latshaw Church of the Brethren Ridgely Cemetery Maggie Durney J. A. Rhodes Love Point Joe Rhodes Centreville Herbert Lane Blaine Skinner Dover Paul Neff Oak Lane Hoffman Brothers Woman's Home Missionary Society Little Maggie Bryan Mary Jackson Greensboro Ellen Hoffman Easton Hospital John T Hoffman Andrew Mitchell W. M. Wiley Charles Stewart Dorothy Holsinger Lancaster Adam Holsinger Wescott Porter

Charles Ek Stewart Dies After Sudden Illness in Hillsboro

Charles E Stewart a Hillsboro resident and former mercantile and canning businessman died unexpectedly Sunday evening after ill health began the previous Tuesday in Denton while serving as a juror. Born March 9 1859 at Wye Landing he was the town’s longest resident and survived by children Kemp Stewart Mrs Asbury Sharp Mrs Powell Short and Mrs John Sharp with brothers Joseph and George B Stewart and sister Mrs Everett Gale. Funeral at his residence Wednesday at 2 30 led by Rev R V Whitehurst with assistance from Rev J A Rood W F Dawson and W P Taylor. interment at Greenmount Cemetery.

Charles E. Stewart Hillsboro Denton Stewart Wye Landing Joseph and Marcella Stewart Stewart & Jarrell Mary Kemp Kemp Stewart Asbury Sharp Powell Short John Sharp Queen Anne Joseph Stewart Matthews George B. Stewart Hilsboro Everett Gale Methodist Episcopal Church South R. V. Whitehurst J. A. Rood Royal Oak W. F. Dawson Hurlock W. P. Taylor Berman Greemmount Cemetery

Federalsburg Social Roundup and Obituary Notes

Federalsburg hosts a bridge luncheon in honor of Mrs Lawrence Stoward of Delmar attended by dozens of locals. The region mourns Mrs Emma Sparklin at 76, with funeral in Union Methodist Episcopal Church and burial at Hillcrest. Also reported are PTA reception plans, revival services at Bethel Church, a Liberty Church sermon, and various social visits and staff changes in area towns.

Gilbert Wright West Central Avenue Inlaw Lawrence Stoward Delmar P. C. Cantner E. G. Poole Harvey H. Long J. Frank Short Hazelwood Spicer Henry Morris Raymond QC. Dean William S. Nabb Claudell Wright Charles Bryant Donald Jefferson J. W. Stowell W. C. Lennon F. T. Brooks Roland Nandy Talmage Goslin Claude Howard Hambleton Grace Ward Edgell Herbert Owens Lee Wheatley Louise Brooks Elizabeth Spicer Ruth Vickers Florence Messenger Kathleen Todd Adelia Jefferson Myrtle Messick Federalsburg Barton Freeny Kathleen Lawrence Howard Louise Richardson Roland Windsor Nesbitt Murphy Hurlock Wallace Keys Irene Winvete Harrington W. D. Smith Greensboro Emma Sparklin Green Ridge Terrace Union Methodist Episcopal Church Rawson P. Nichols Hillcrest Cemetery T. S. McCrea H. L. Hignatt Victor Dean F. L. Williams Alice Bailey D. E. Jefferson A. W. Miller J. H. Owens Philetus Jefferson Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church Charles Hudson Seaford Del Liberty Methodist Protestant Church Federansburg Maryland G. E. Leister Christ Methodist Protestant Church Roland Handy Adelina Jefferson Bridge Nellie Hackett Daytona Beach Florida Katherine Noble Mesdames W. C. Lennon Maude Davis W. S. Nobb John W. Hurlock Priscilla Glendola Raymond Elderdice May Brown Easton Carl E. Cook Evelyn Lankford W. F. Davis Walter Reed Hospital Washington, D.C Oscar Miller Los Angeles California

Williston Social Guests and Local Visits

Mr and Mrs William Rex and daughter Matilda and Mr James Ward of Philadelphia visited Mr Roland Wheatley and family on Sunday. Misses Sara Cecilia Mary Helen Dumm and Mary McAdoo of Philadelphia attended the Potter Mansion gathering last Saturday and Sunday. Mr Sherman F E Hignutt of New Castle Del spent Sunday with family. The Community Club met at Mrs Webster Pringle’s home this week. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Fooks of Preston were visitors here last Sunday.

William Rex Matilda James Ward Philadelphia John Miller East New Market Roland Wheatley Sara Cecilia Mary Helen Dumm Mary McAdoo Potter Mansion Sherman FE. Hignutt New Castle Del Webster Pringle Lloyd Fooks Prestton Ladies Aid Society Hardie Williams Assembly Hall Griffin W. J. Murphy J. S. Lapham J. W. Gibson W. T. Jarman A. D. Quillen Grant Dewitt Henderson Ladies Aid Nina Moore William Charles Jarman Conowingo Randolph Quillen Bridgeville Mollie Diggans Queen Anne James Mullikin Harry Gibson Delmar Barratt’s Chapel Thomas Shockley Elsmere Wilmington William Sylvester Chester George Sylvester Harrison Bennett Sara Glass Newark Laura Glass F. Sylvester

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter and Weather Bureau Plan

Hillsboro and Queen Anne social notes list guests and gatherings across multiple households including Mrs. Dal Lee and Ms. Beaven, with church events, PTA meeting, and visits by residents of Wilmington Ridgely Chestertown Wye Landing and Baltimore. Goldsborough plans a U S Weather Bureau station on the Eastern Shore with an 8000 annual appropriation to serve farming business interests and share data with the national bureau.

Goldsborough Salisbury-Wicomico Chamber of Commerce South Ocean City Development Company Del-Mar-Va Association Kent County Chamber of Commerce

Denton Couple Wed Quietly In North Carolina

Miss Helen Eaton and Mr Clifford Elliott wed in Denton with Rev Melvin E Wheatley presiding The bride is the Eaton daughter and the groom the Elliott son from Goldsboro They will reside in Wilmington where the groom works for the Pennsylvania railroad Also notes: Ladies Aid officers elected at St Pauls Church and various local social visits and hospital news.

Helen Eaton Clifford Elliott Wilmington Denton Melvin E. Wheatley Geo. Eaton Carroll Elliott Goldsboro Pennsylvania Railroad Company Ladies Aid St. Paul’s Church Ienry Barlowe Reynolds Murphy Lorace Morgan E. Dise Vernon Howard Easton I. M. Barnette R. V. Whitehurst A. M. Altwater Baltimore Splent Exama Short R. H. Gibson Archie Purse Seaford Howard Sewell Chestertown Howard Smowers Frank Willis Pennsylvania Atlantic City John Skinner Ruth Reynolds Mollie Diggans John Shively Ben Brown

Journal subscription drive promises nonstop news access

A promotional note offers subscription to The Journal, pledging unlimited access to all news. The message emphasizes constant updates and comprehensive coverage, urging readers to subscribe for ongoing reporting.

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Sunday Church Services and Local Visit Highlights

Sunday School at 10 a.m. features a stereopticon lecture on Mission Fields by Miss Margaret Isley. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. John W. Davis and son Cooper, Mrs. William H. Cooper, and Mrs. D. C. Haynes visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Cooper of Collingswood New Jersey.

Margaret Isley Mission Fields John W. Davis Cooper William H. Cooper D. C. Haynes G. C. Cooper Collingswood N. J A. E. Starkey Ridgely A. Peacock Jamaica L. L Kate O. Knotts Dorothy Knotts Salisbury Normal School Gurney Knotts Barratt’s Dudley Laura Sinclair Philadelphia

Concord visitors attend Bellanca Airport dedication

Concord residents Mr and Mrs Harvey Lord and son Billy visited Wilmington on Saturday for the dedication of the Bellanca Airport in New Castle. Mr and Mrs Somers Carroll and Mr and Mrs Paul Maloney joined Dover friends Mr and Mrs Fred Wright for a Sunday gathering. Ernest Lord of Wilmington spent Sunday with his parents nearby. A piano was purchased and installed in the church, and Mr Bradfield of Baltimore visited on Monday.

Concord Harvey Lord Billy Wilmington New Bellanca New Castle Somers Carroll Paul Maloney Dover Fred Wright Philadelphia Ernest Lord Bradfield Baltimore

Preston matters of interest in Preston Woman's Club

The Preston Woman's Club appoints standing committees for the year including Legislative publicity program music and fine arts and ways and means. Rally Week at Bethesda M E Church features a full schedule from Monday through Sunday with services, lectures, contests, and a rally day. Local residents attend events in nearby cities. several members and relatives are noted in recent travels and health updates.

Woman's Club of Preston W. M. Wright M. M. Parker We H.se Civic H. M. ‘Flollis J . M. Parker J. F. Ledman J. T. Dennis William Cannan E. M. Nelson A. J. Messick Ann Cook Clara Rumbold W. K. Wrightson Paxton Ledman C. F. Noble Floyd Cannon T. C. Taylor Lloyd Brodes Bethesda Methodist Episcopal Church A. J. Croft Salisbury A. W. Sisk H. B. Wright John Noble Jas. Reidy Clare N. Payne Patty Sisk Banker’s Association Naomi Wright Prince George’s County J. O. Wright Harold Scarborough Church Home Hospital Baltimore Evelyn Todd State Normal School Towson Elizabeth Douglas S. E. Douglas Lelia Cox M. C. Day Federalsburg H. M. Hollis W. K. Cummings Gaines Greensboro

Community Notes and Weekend Visits Around Delaware Towns

A roundup of local residents visiting relatives in New Castle Wilmington Chestertown and elsewhere. Families such as Nichols Ashe Gruwell Luff and Duffield are mentioned along with hospital and host town visits. Hurricane Relief Fund updates report Caroline county at 663.10 and several towns’ contributions toward a 950 target.

Cucumbers and peppers grower contact in 1929 notice

A 1929 notice invites interested growers to contact E. M. Willey at Hobbs Ma A about a receiving plant already established, seeking participation in cucumber and pepper cultivation for the year.

E. M. Willey Hobbs

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