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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1938
Page
5
Various listings of apartments for rent and goods for sale in Denton and surrounding towns, plus numerous church suppers and fundraisers scheduled through late October and early November. Community notices include a typhoid clinic, obituaries, social news from local clubs, and a marriage announcement in Cambridge.
Sunday activities include Denton M E Church morning and evening prayers led by Rev M S Andrews with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Epworth League devo tional at 6 45 p m. Williston Williston Community Church holds 11 a m service The Catholic churches in Denton and Ridgely schedule Masses at 10 a m and 8 30 a m Confessions set for St Benedict s Saturday 7 p m and Sunday 7 45 a m.
A county rally at the Denton M E Church on Wednesday night October 12 drew ministers superintendents teachers and others. Rev H F Wafer led worship, Rev N A Leese summarized the Columbus Ohio convention trip, and Rev John W Harms spoke on moral issues for the November election. A resolution endorsed by the Caroline County Council of Churches supported the forty eight hour marriage law and opposed the constitutional amendment legalizing lotteries. The Leadership Training School at Federalsburg begins Friday night October 14.
An interdenominational Training School for Caroline County churches opens this Friday at 7:30 P M in Federalsburg M E Church. Four courses are offered Teachings of Jesus Old and New Testaments Christian Beliefs and Church Music. The music course starts October 21. Denton residents seek more information may contact Rev M S Andrews.
The Denton Community Club plans a Halloween party featuring a play chosen by Mrs Russum Orme. At the last meeting Mrs Austin Murphy noted the Eastern Shore Federation meeting at Centreville on November 3 and a quilt exhibit in Easton on October 22 with a 25 cent admission. Mrs Allen Reynolds requested club rooms for a musical on October 20 for the P E Church benefit. Miss Mary Emily Breeding gave piano selections. Mr W C Thurston of Salisbury spoke on enjoying life in the Eastern Shore, sharing sketches and verses. One new member, Mrs Anna Voss, joined. Next meeting features Mrs Alma Harrison Ambrose on Jury Service for Women.
The Ladies Aid of the Church of the Brethren will hold a bake sale on Saturday October 29 beginning at 10 o'clock in the vacant store room beside the A and P. Dressed chickens cakes rolls biscuits candy and salads will be on sale with chop suey platters served from 11 am to 8 pm for lunch dinner or supper.
The weekly Rhigely news notes the sudden Tuesday death of Maurice A Dragoo at 63. Born in Benzie County Michigan he moved to Cordova Maryland as a youth and spent the last thirty years near Ridgely. He was married twice to Anna Wilson and Nellie Bartlett and leaves two children Doris Howard and Alan Dragoo. Funeral was in Greensboro Baptist Church with interment in Ridgely cemetery.
AMERICAN CORNER Mrs. Minnie Huey hosted the Ladies Aid with Mrs. Eva Slocum assisting on Wednesday afternoon. Fourteen members and six visitors attended. After business a collection was taken and plans made to meet with Mrs. Sallie Towers and Mrs. Nellie Sartain in November. The hostesses served ice cream Ritz and saltines. Visitors included Clifford Thawley, Fletcher Phillips, G L Griffith, Fannie Andrew and Carlton, Olas Smith and daughter Eunice, Ruth Johnson, and others. Carl Johnson has returned home from the hospital and is improving.
Women seeking help with sewing machines may attend a clinic at Concord church house on Tuesday October 18. Mr Hylton of the Singer Sewing Machine Co Salisbury will provide advice and spare parts and will arrive at 9 30 bringing heads or machines for demonstration.
The Jolly Junior 4 H Club met last Saturday at Mrs. George Clendaniel’s home with nine members present. They ripped up old coats to repurpose material for skirts and planned future discussion on patterns and fitting problems with Miss Spafford expected at the next meeting on October 22 at the homes of Malinda and Ruth Altfather.
Mrs H C Cooper returns from Philadelphia where her daughter Naomi Hall recovers from pneumonia and another daughter Mabel Culver visits from Philadelphia. Local gatherings include a fried chicken and oyster supper hosted by the Ladies Aid in Eden Hall on Thursday from 5 to 8. Various residents hosted or visited relatives over the weekend and sewing circle enjoyed a gathering hosted by Mrs T H Gough.
Mrs May Willis Baker of Georgetown led the Wesley Church youth service last Sunday and will return to teach more music. Rev Ira Crum of Houston will exchange pulpits with Rev J Frank Willis on October 16 at 11 am. Local residents and families visited relatives in Chester PA and York PA. Several locals remain ill or resting at home.
Mrs J N Clark and Miss Gladys Gale were in Lancaster Pa Tuesday. Mrs H M Thompson returned home from three weeks in Lancaster hospital. Local families hosted and visited across Wilmington Wayne Chester Valley Forge and other towns. P T A meets October 18 at 7 45 pm. Various residents entertained and hosted guests at homes and clubs including the D A and chapter. Charles Jarrell visited Washington on Tuesday.
Queen Anne residents celebrate birthdays and anniversaries at local homes. Attendees include Miss Emma Clark, Miss Lizzie Clark, and relatives from Wilmington. Several residents visit hospitals in Baltimore, attend conferences in Harrisonburg, and vacation in Ocean City. Local clubs plan a November get together with a named committee.
ADAMS CROSS ROADS reports show Mr and Mrs Earl Collins visiting Preston area relatives on Sunday and later with Mr and Mrs John Adams. C W Adams George Wheatley and Bernice Adams of Wilmington spent the Pleasantville New Jersey weekend. Clarence Hignutt entertained relatives at dinner and Carl Morgan called. Mrs Lillian Hignutt and Mrs Earle Robinson hosted a doggie roast for their Sunday School class. Charles Johnson and daughter visited American Corner. D R Adams weekended with his daughter Elizabeth in Wilmington. Carl Morgan and son of Seaford called on friends here.
Preston and Mrs. Burton Proctor Jr hosted dinners for Mr. and Mrs. John Noble and others. Visitors included Miss Josephine Gallagher and Miss Ellen Virginia Foley from Chestertown. Birth announced for Harry B. Wright Jr.’s son. Community Club box luncheon at Robinswood. Several residents traveling to Baltimore New York and Richmond. P T A supper planned.
The Safety Department report covers the first nine months of 1938, showing 124 fewer deaths than 1937. September recorded the most deaths for any month this year, with 49 total and 24 pedestrian fatalities. Most fatalities involved passenger cars. drivers aged 20 to 29, primarily white, with at least five years driving experience. Baltimore City reported 11 deaths, counties 38.
Mrs. James Nagle now E Hubbard with husband in Philadelphia last Sunday. Son Alan recovering from arthritis and riding a bike. F E Davis led Christian Endeavor service last Sunday. Dorothy Johnson set to perform tomorrow evening. Ida Adams and Maggie Gullett visited Manning Merriken and Gullette stayed for a visit. Parker Barnes and children from Marcus Hook visited W E Hubbard. J B Hurley and daughter Novella of Baltimore were guests of John Spencer. Rev Schauer and Mrs Randall attended Ministerial Association meeting Monday. H H Schauer and family dined with Reed in Tuckahoe Neck Tuesday. Louise and Evelyn Adams guests of F E Adams last weekend. Artley Clark cut his foot last Monday. four stitches. Manning Merriken to entertain Ladies Aid next Wednesday. B B Allen and wife visited Washington this week.
The Greensboro community mourns the sudden heart attack death of 63-year-old Maurice A. Dragoo at his Ridgely area home Tuesday at 2 am. A Baptist church pioneer, Dragoo and his father opened Baptist work in Talbot County and Ridgely. He sold Rawleigh products in Caroline County for 21 years and is survived by his widow Nellie Bartlett Dragoo, daughter Alberta, son Alan, a sister, and several relatives. Funeral services were held at Greensboro Baptist Church with interment in Ridgely cemetery. nearby notices report the passing of Mrs. Margaret Porter and other local gatherings and visits across the area.
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