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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1932

Page

5

Autumn notes and community notices from Denton Md

Autumn tints appear on fields and trees with seed rye for sale. A series of church suppers, rummage sales, and benets are announced across Burrsville Preston Ridgely and Denton. The Bi County Soccer League opens Oct 16 with Denton at St Michaels and other matchups listed. new theatre in Denton debuts soon with 25c admission.

J. L. Everngam Denton Ellerslie Second Street Mary E. Pastorfield Burrsville M. E Easton D. Ralph Horsey Caroline County Federalsburg Ridgely St. Gertrude’s Academy Westinghouse St. Gertrude’s Parent-Teacher Association of Preston School Liden Maryland the Reformed Church Old Third Haven Rufus M. Jones Haverford College United States George Fox William Penn Lord Lady Baltimore St. Michaels Cordova Greensboro Oxford Preston J. H. Caldwell James

Social news from Denton and region features visitors and weddings

Visitors, funerals, and gatherings fill Denton area social notes. Names include Mr. and Mrs. J. Ira Fisher of Willow Grove, Rev. W. R. Mowbray and others. Mabel Rickards in Washington. Anna Louise Reed wed Harry Hignutt in Ridgely. many travel to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Chicago for visits and events. The Caroline County Garden Club meets October 19 with lectures on perennials and landscape gardening.

T. Fred Johnson J. Ira Fisher Willow Grove W. R. Mowbray Mowbray Lewes Del Thomas and Randolph Mowbray Wilmington Ralph Cover Paul Cover Louise Fisher Westminster Wm. J. Kindley Ella Aumack A. G. Packard Baltimore Charles, G. Griffin West Englewood N. J Charles H. Rickards Easton Oscar Baynard Ridgely Washington Mabel Rickards Richards J. P. Holsinger Ames Iowa Fred Fischer Denton Chester George Middleton E. T. Tubbs Clara Slaser Walter L. Black Liberty Limited Chicago Maryland Wm. R. Trippe Caroline County William Wolf Galiher Del-Mar-Va Anna Louise Reed Jesse L Reed Harry Hignutt Federalsburg Roy L. Tawes Raymond Mason Grenlock Annie E. Pippin Clarence Jackson Roberta Jackson Greensboro Walter Evans Carl Fountain Philadelphia Virgil Turner Dot Barbara Oscar Morgan Walter Fountain R. N. Hitchens E. H. Ringgold Haddonfield Hitchens Lillian Anna Fleming Harrington Carlisle Emory Pastles Milford T. J. Turkington M. P. Church A. L. Butler Dorothy Butler WEE

Wedding at Emmanuel Church Chestertown for Miss Simpers and Mr Nuttle

Miss Mary Eugenia Simpers and Elias Williamson Nuttle wed at Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church Chestertown with Rev. Charles L. Atwater officiating. The couple will reside in Denton after a Bermuda honeymoon. Guests include Denton and Philadelphia residents. house overlooking the Choptank under construction in Denton.

Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal’ Church Chestertown Mary Eugenia ‘Simpers Henry G. Simpers Elias Williamson Nuttle Denton Charles L. Atwater Ann Welch Harriet Welch New York Mary Clare Chapman Baltimore Ormond L. Andrew Helen Simpers Philip Nuttle Newark Bermuda

Federalsburg Bride Weds Wesley Hawks in Home Ceremony

Ellen Brown daughter of Mrs Amanda Brown and the late William J Brown of Federalsburg Maryland married Wesley F Hawks of Deepwater Point New Jersey at her home in a small ceremony conducted by Rev Adam W Miller. The bride a Federalsburg High School graduate taught in Westminster schools. Hawks is chief engineer at DuPont Dye Works Deepwater Point and they will reside there. Also noted is a Christ M P Church Young Peoples Society meeting Oct 11 planning a Spooky Halloween Entertainment for Oct 31 with chairs and committees named and a cake and ice cream sale plus a covered dish supper after adjournment.

Federalsburg Ellen Brown Amanda Brown William J. Brown Wesley F. Hawks Deepwater Point N. J Adam W. Miller Maryland State Normal School Towson Westminster Hawks du Pont Dye Works Deepwater Point Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor of Christ M. P

Local Church News and Social Gatherings

Rev H M Waters returns from General Conference in Winchester Virginia. Emma Johnson Clifford Hughes Bess Ross and Noble Dhue shopped in Wilmington. Epworth League held a large program at M E Church South. Roy Brower and son from Philadelphia visited sister Noble Shively. Sewing Circle hosted by Arthur Cahall and family. Alvin Melvin and son Curtis visited Wm Melvin. Adam Crawford named Sunday School Superintendent. W J Murphy stayed with Sylvester family in Denton. W Lewis hosted relatives Sunday. M E Smith returns from Stamford Connecticut.

H. M. Waters Winchester Waters Emma Johnson Clifford Hughes Bess Ross Noble Dhue Wilmington Teesday Epworth League M. E.church Noble Shively Arthur Cahall Greensboro Alvin Melvin Curtis Wm. Melvin Adam Crawford M. E. Church South W. J. Murphy W. W. Sylvester Denton

Local Socials and Visits Share Busy Weekend

Bethlehem residents hosted and visited relatives across several towns with families from Chester Federalsburg Preston Dover and Cordova. The Ladies Aid plans a Thursday meeting at 2 pm in the Community House with Mrs. Will Dulin as hostess.

James Robinson Fae Chester John E. Smith Florence Legates Dallas Blades Federalsburg Alva Blades Preston Ladies Aid Will Dulin

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Highlights Missionary Society

The Woman's Home Missionary Society met at the Ridgely Methodist Church with devotions on Jesus the Good Citizen and papers on The Upbuilding of the State. Harvest Home offerings supported Deaconess Home Wilmington and hospitals. members thanked contributors. Anniversary notices, church services, and community gatherings filled the week with plans for elections, turkey supper, and citizenship talks by Florence Monk of Greensboroe.

Woman’s Nome Missionary Society Methodist Church Frank Seward Jesus America Harry Hemmons Elsie Matthews Virginia Moore Norman Wilson J. T. Moore Deaconess Wilmington Methodist Hospital Philadelphia Easton Woman's Home Missionary Society Deborah Hughes Ridgely Joseph Carroll Denton Mr. Carroll Kent Temple Small Son New York France Switzerland Tom Temple Paul Ed Pearsaul Florence Monk Greensboroe Eastern Shore Federation Ed. Stevens Adele Edward Rehoboth Harry Laird Stevens Edwin Orttman Lois James M. Mullen St. Paul’s Reformed Church Maurice Drayco Doris Hannah Price Wanda Monroe Greensboro Baptist Women’s Missionary Group the Reformed Church Emily Stevenson William Keeneman Eileenand Vivian Harry Harry Jr Chester Charles Samis Thomas Cooper Lewis Lane Irving Lane Maud Diefenderfer Madeline Snowberger Louise Kemp Baltimore Salisbury Maurice Dragoo J. E. Baily Wye Mills Summitt Poultry Plant Harvey Dean Watson Booker

Help County Kids Stay Warm this Winter

A plea urges residents to donate warm clothing and shoes for needy children in the county. Send castoff coats, undergarments, stockings, and shoes to local schools to be refurbished or distributed so no child misses education due to cold. The appeal frames aid as a Christian duty and community duty.

Henderson J R Jones lifelong Henderson resident dies at 73

Henderson J R Jones aged 73 died at his home Tuesday morning at 4 from a complication of diseases after a two year decline and a recent attack. He leaves a widow Mrs Susan Jones five sons Elwood Penns Grove M J Lilyard Camden Rob Bert Wilmington Harvey Wallace Henderson four daughters Mrs Willard Mitchell Dover Mrs Earl Wood Woodbury Miss Anna Jones Chester one brother L M Jones Henderson. Funeral services were held yesterday at 1 with Rev Ivanhoe Willis and Rev E R Emerick. interment Greensboro cemetery. He was a lifelong resident who later ran a mercantile business with a service station. He was a Democrat.

J. R. Jones Susan Jones Elwood Penn’s Grove M. J Lilyard Camden Del Rob Bert E. R. Emerick Dover Greensboro Cemetery Jones Henderson Town Frank Marvel Jane Marian Marvel Wilmington Mollie Marvel Norman Bickling Mary Norman Edith Melvin Baltimore Raymond Cohee George Jones Merrill Pritchett Herbert John Bickling Valley Forge Dora Melvin Katherine Hattie Seeney Washington Ben Mahan Coatesville

Adams Cross Roads Series Finale Set At Tower Grounds

Woodenhawk Tower boys host Seaford Club in game three of a three game set on Sunday October 16 at 2 30 pm at the Tower grounds with the winner taking the series and the season expected to end. The teams split the prior games with 8 6 and 5 4 scores. Also Bloomery Aid hosts an oyster supper October 21 at 5 pm with a quilt sale in the church house. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs George Terrel and others from Collingsdale Philadelphia and Wilmington.

Woodenhawk Tower Boys Seaford Club Woodenhawk Seaford Tower Grounds Bloomery Aid Bloomery Community Church House George Terrel and Son Collingsdale Blanche Stetler Sadie Devore Philadelphia Fred Fountain John Adams Earl Robinson Wilmington

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter: Twinned Tuckahoe Notes

News items from the Twin Towns along the Tuckahoe list social visits and travel across Maryland and nearby towns. Several residents from Mercersburg, Clear Spring, Ruthsburg, Wilmington, Centreville, Crisfield, and Baltimore are noted visiting or staying with local families. Multiple gatherings, hospital news, and weekend trips appear in a lightly populated society page.

Community Club supper scheduled with varied menu

A community club supper is set for Saturday evening October 22 at the High School. Menu includes chicken salad ham oysters hominy potatoes and other dishes. Tickets 25 cents for children 35 cents for adults. Several local residents and visitors are mentioned in town notes and departures.

Walker Wye Mills Duard Bishop Horace M. Morgan Robly Hackett Oscar Briscoe Federalsburg Order of the Eastern Star John Luebeck Baltimore C. H. Dean Eloise Earl Howard Secretary East New Market Ruth Sewell Washington College Howard Sewell Francis Clark Cleveland Ohio Everett Blades H. Harrison McDaniel Summers Anderson Easton Hospital Tom Messick Cordova Bernard Messick Earl Harrison and Son Claiborne T. Culver Annie Culver J. E. Morgan Clyde van Gesel Harrington Herbert Stayton Addie Morgan S. T. Culver Hebron Tom Fleming Easton Louise Boyles Jake Gibson B. B. Barton Atlantic City Louise Wright Tuckahoe Eileen Barton Jake Sneed Wilmington Philadelphia

Mrs Annie W Meredith 70 dies in Denton after illness

Mrs Annie W Meredith aged 70 wife of Alphonso Meredith retired farmer of Caroline county died early Monday in Denton at her daughter Mrs Howard P Sullivan home. She became ill last Wednesday and funeral services were held at the late home with Rev E C Hallman and Rev M E Wheatley officiating. Survived by husband four daughters one son and a brother Elmer Horsey.

Annie W. Meredith Alphonso Meredith Caroline County Denton Howard P. Sullivan Meredith John and Ruth Hubbard Horsey Land Concord M. E. Church Concord E. C. Hallman Denton M. E. Church M. E. Wheatley Middletown Del Charles Calloway Charles Finley Philadelphia Clarence Rice Sullivan Lacey E. Meredith Federalsburg Elmer Horsey Easton

Federation meeting opens in Preston with citizen training talk

The Caroline County Federation of Women's Clubs holds its semi annual meeting on Thursday October 27 at the Preston Methodist Church with host Community Club of Preston. E Clark Fontaine of Chestertown will discuss Training for Better Citizenship. Miss Florence E Monk of Greensboro and Mrs Alphonso Boley of Royal Oak will speak. Also music and other program features follow. The Preston Volunteer Fire Company sponsors an open meeting Friday during Fire Prevention Week featuring George W Colbourn.

Caroline County Federation of Women’s Clubs Methodist Episcopal Church Preston Fof H. M. Hollis Protestant Episcopal E. Clark Fontaine Chestertown Federation Florence E. Monk Greensboro Eastern Shore District Federation Alphonso Boley Royal Oak J. Max Chambers W. S. Nabb J. R. Charles Roland C. Handy Federalsburg Preston Volunteer Fire Company Maryland State Firemen’s Association George W. Colbourn Princess, Anne W. T. Kelley Messrs. Noble William Kelley Community Club of J. L. Gallagher H. M. Harris Maryland J. M. Parker A. T. Blades

Resolutions on the Death of T. Fred Johnson

The Peoples Bank of Denton Board of Directors records the death of T. Fred Johnson after fourteen years as cashier and longtime director. The resolution notes his integrity and public service, expresses sympathy to his family, and orders the banking house draped for ten days with publication of the resolutions in the county press. Adopted October 4, 1932.

God Peoples Bank of Denton T. Fred Johnson Fred J. Wright H. Earle Smith H. H. Nuttle Committee of Directors Board of Directors

Visit notes from regional social circle

Mrs John Cohee toured Annapolis Washington Alexandria Georgetown Mt Vernon and Bay Ridge during a trip. Mr Roland Towers spent Sunday with his son Chester a University of Baltimore student. Mrs Harriett McNash visited the home of Mrs B L Cohee.

John Cohee Annapolis Washington Alexandria Georgetown Mt. Vernon Virginia Bay Ridge Roland Towers Chester University Baltimore Harriett McNash B. L. Cohee

Greensboro Area Obituaries and Social News Notes

Mrs. Cornelia Prettyman died at her Main Street home after weeks of illness. Survived by three sisters and two brothers, funeral was held at her home with Rev. G. W. Dawson officiating. Interment in Greensboro cemetery. Marriages include William Dyer and Dorothy Walls near Denton, Ellwood Wright and Mable Draper at Baptist Pastorium. Many social visits and church activities noted, with numerous relatives and friends visiting from Wilmington Philadelphia and surrounding towns. The week’s events include meetings of the W C T U and multiple family gatherings and travel to Philadelphia Washington and Delmarva towns.

Clarence R. Pentz Joanne Marie Katherine Hopkins Philadelphia C. A. Pentz Heath D. Goldsborough Baltimore T. Alan Goldsborough Orme George Norman Vanscoy Denton Tom Smith Paul Beauchamp Marcus Hook Wm. T. Beauchamp Harold Nuttle Nancy Minnie Henry O. H. Smith M. B. Henry Katherine and Roberta Hobbs Lizzie Emma Clark Thorpe Simmons F. L. R. Nuttle B. Sargent Wells J. L. Everagain Nils Hellstrom East Orange N. J J. H. Emerson Tom Wright Fletjcher Wright Wilmington Elbert Nuttle W. H. Nuttle Seldon Watters S. A. Price Olivia Roe Easton Wm. Ernst Charlies Rockwood Mercersburg Jake Schleberg Clear Spring David Clopper Edgar Blades Joseph Short Easton Hospital Wm. Helfrich Ruth Trappe Brown Thawley Burrsville Wm. Fountain Denver Col Norman Mason Betty Ruthsburg Annie Jump John Wothers Sadie Wothers H. Covell Frances Covell Love Point Edwin Gale Marsden, Ungerbuehler Gardner Marion Sadie Jean Wothers Richard Beaven J. K. Brown Centreville Harry Kemp Geo. B. Stewart Crisfield Chincoteague Island Everett and Son Ralph Holland Emma Lock Ella Pennington Wright Garten Benton Fannie Legg Stevensville A. Cahall Christine Wilson H. Lay Beav Cornelia Prettyman Main St Georgia Swann Ben Broadhead Anderson, Ind Will Cannon Preston James E. Curry Churchland T. C. Curry Bridgeville Del G. W. Dawson Greensboro Cemetery William Dyer Dorothy Walls Lawson Jump Miss Walls Charles Hutson Town Mr. Dyer William Bertha Dyer Denton-Greensboro Ellwood Delaware B. C. Beckham John West Cornelius Thomas Hobbs Julia Mary Ross Maude Edwards Eva Dennis Messrs Harlan Edwards Edward Dean Kennard Hevnlow Kenneth Wix Deemer'’s Emma Rash Henry Rash Cordova Smyrna M. B. Cooper Clara Seward Frank Matthews Ridgely Oscar Kinnamon Baynard Kinnamon Will Clark Claude Leland Anna R. F. Eaton Oscar Wyatt Watson Roe W. W. Weaver Alva Griffith Harvey John Goodwin Bar‘clay Parsons Lof Fred Baggs Watson Booker Virgie Roe Ed. Weaver John Weaver Belleville Earle Lindell Chester William Hubbard Hubert Dill Magnesia Thomas Edwards Howard Iva Shulties Frank Meredith Grace Gotwall Jeanette Cooper Wyoming Hazel Shulties Lewis Jones and Son S. D. Carrow Matilda Stevenson Farnhurst Charles Adams Washington, D. C J. H. Coursey and Harvey Porter

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the Local Department Elias Nuttle Mary Simpers Goldsboro Bethlehem William Harding Harvey Harding Louis Trice Peyton Thompson F. H. Thomas Claude Thompson Helen Meredith James Miley Edward Gruwell Orland Blades Cambridge Fred Bowdle Joe Pritchett Robert Stanton Belle Dean James Taylor Carrie Collins Barratt Marguerite Holsinger Helen Messick W. R. Thomas John Johns Hopkins Walsham Adams Cross Roads Hillsboro Susie Thompson Sadlersville Gladys Gale Queen Anne Journal Lonnie King Little Daughter Englewood Cliffs J. P. Harris John Noble Howard Harris Reese Deane Herman Schmick Florida James Crouse Katrina Smith Helen Smith W. T. Tufft India Todd Douglas Fooks A. M. Willey Plattsburgh N. Y
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