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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1942
Page
5
Local sale signs listed at the Denton Journal Office include trespass rent and sale signs. Various notices cover jobs, apartments, a field trial by Goldsboro Coon Club, and multiple community church suppers. Military enlistments and officer training press forward with regional ceremonies and state school concerts scheduled in October.
Washington couple announces the engagement of Caro lyn Weaver to Ensign George Everngam U S N R. The couple plans a December Washington wedding. Baltimore couples announce Elizabeth Ann Magruder to Aviation Cadet Robert B Green Jr in Lubbock Texas. Several births anniversaries and social visits follow with residents of Denton Dundalk Baltimore and Wilmington among others.
A collection of aphorisms on conscience and justice. Quotes from Mary Baker Eddy and Gardiner Spring emphasize the danger of deeming what is right as wrong and the necessity of universal rights when guided by biblical principles.
Sunday order includes Church School at 9 45 Morning Worship 10 45 Sermon Christianity Is for Today Choirs led by Mrs Dorothy Rue Youth Fellowship at 7 pm with hymn sing led by Miss Porter Worship choices shift to evening youth services under Rev Lawrence Wimbrow with plans to meet in homes if oil limits hit heat. Prayer Service Wednesdays 7 30. W S C S Circles meet next Monday at members homes. Officers and committees listed.
Grace Methodist Church plans a Sunday service to inaugurate a Service Flag honoring 26 men in the Armed Forces. Pastor Tuorkington will preach on This is the Victory with an evening sermon Refreshing Springs Along Life's Way. Week activities include Willing Workers Circle Monday, prayer meeting Wednesday, choir practice Thursday.
The Greensboro Methodist Church lists Pastor Rev. R W Kirwan with services at 9 45 a m Sunday School and 11 00 a m preaching. Evening services run half an hour after during summer. Official Board meets first Wednesday at 8 00 p m and Sunday School Board second Wednesday at 8 00 p m. Woman's Division meets second Thursday at 7 30 p m. Junior Epworth League meets Wednesdays at 4 p m during the school year. Blue Ribbon Bible Class convenes last Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
Pilgrim Holiness Church Greensboro Pastor A C Clark holds Friday prayer meeting at 7 45 p m Sunday School at 2 p m and services at 3 p m and 7 45 p m Young Peoples service at 1 p m and preaching at 7 45 p m Greensboro Baptist Church Pastor Paul F Burke presents Sunday School 9 45 a m Morning Worship 11 a m Baptist Training Union 7 p m Evening Worship 8 p m Bible study and prayer Thursday 7 30 p m Second Tuesday Woman's Missionary Society meets.
A brief quotation notes that gratitude owes from man to his maker, underscoring a timeless moral sentiment attributed to Joseph Addison.
Harvest Home was celebrated in the Ridgely Methodist Church with morning and evening sermons by Rev. Harvey Hufnal and Rev. Leelan Jackson. Donations shipped to Methodist Hospital Philadelphia and Riddle Memorial Deaconess Home Wilmington. Community events include youth fellowship, Chamber of Commerce officers elected, and numerous local visits and gatherings. Notables: Mrs. Calvin C. Covington plans winter in Ohio. political visit expected from Republican governor candidate Theodore McKeldin. a Catholic Mass and various personal travels noted.
A small group of Tuckahoe Homemakers met at Mrs. David Clopper’s home with Mrs. Harry Dodd presiding. Miss Spafford and Mrs. Henry Fisher sang a duet, and members discussed club gains this year. Upcoming guest Rabbi Morris S. Lagaron will speak November 6 on A Visit to War Time England.
Mr and Mrs Howard Quillen of Stanton and others from Dover Philadelphia Wilmington and Milford spent the week end with local families. The Sewing Circle met at Mrs Dora Melvin’s home Tuesday evening and several residents were noted visiting relatives and friends in nearby towns.
Mrs Jennie Griffin Mrs Marjorie Williams and Tilghman Williams visited in Washington with Marguerite Griffin while Williams stayed longer with sister in Richardson Park. Virginia Cartwright hosted Young Peoples Group. many relatives and friends visited Dover Philadelphia Baltimore Smyrna Wilmington and New York areas for weekends and short stays.
HarmonyRambling social item notes Mr Clem Thrash of Philadelphia spent the weekend at his Ganeys summer home entertaining friends from Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs Bruce Naylor of Benoni Point Talbot county were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Roland Thomas. Sergeant Rudy Tismar stationed at Camp Meade spent weekend with his mother. Mr and Mrs C C Reichter of Baltimore were guests of Mr and Mrs Roland Towers. Mr and Mrs Brooks Nagle welcomed a son born October 10. Mr Henry Fansler spent the week in Washington.
Quotation attributed to H. W. Beecher on how humility nourishes gratitude. the quote implies that a humble mindset is the foundation from which genuine thanks arise. No additional contextual details are provided.
Ed ward Jarrell longtime resident of the community died Tuesday night October 6. His passing leaves behind a wide circle of friends and relatives who recall his years of local service and presence in Hillsboro. multiple visitors and relatives from Baltimore Easton Washington Wilmington and Virginia attended the funeral and offered condolences.
The Queen Anne community scene covers the October meeting in Fellowship Hall with a serving committee, updates from Mrs. Horace Morgan on officers’ luncheon talks on war demands, and health news about Mrs. Victor Pepper’s recovery from Maryland University Hospital. War era activities, church groups, and social visits populate the week with youth groups planning an October 20 entertainment and several families hosting relatives and service members.
The W. S. C. S. of Wesley Church will host a chicken salad and oyster supper on Wednesday October 21. Local notes report Mr Charlie Welch recovering at Milford Hospital and returning home recently.
A surgical dressing class held at Denton Primary School each Tuesday from 1 to 10 p m seeks increased enrollment. Officials request more participants to join the ongoing program.
The Orphans Court met with Judges Handy Dennis and Fooks. Actions included bonds for Mary H Stafford admin Estratrix of Mary K E Thawley and letters of administration for William E Hubbard and Robert Burt. Inventory filings orders to sell creditors notices appraisers named and sale reports for George Waters Henry R Lewis and J Virgil Moore case noted.
Dr. R. C. Leonard urges parents to seek orthodontic care for crooked teeth and misaligned jaws. He notes straightening improves health by reducing decay and gum infections, while early treatment yields better outcomes and fewer facial disfigurements. Orthodontics requires patient, long term work with specialized appliances and consideration of diet and habits.
A series of visits and gatherings are noted from Hobbs and nearby towns. Philadelphia pairs James Nagle and Parker Barnes families visit Hubbard and Pratt households. Jessie Wood visits Wood and Wood families, Rally Day planned for October 15 at the local church, with various members recovering from a fall and hosting guests from Baltimore and Wilmington.
Mrs. Laura Elma Murphy aged 77 died at her Greensboro home after a long illness. Survived by husband Frederick and son Leonard of Wilmington Del., plus siblings and grandchildren. Funeral held at St Pauls Methodist with burial in Burrsville. Harvest Home service planned with canned goods for Philadelphia Hospital. Church notices include Sunday School contest results and a reunion. Aviation cadet Hugh Smith completed preliminary flight training and will advance to Texas. Local residents: Leon Spence, War Stamps drive, Navy enlistee Irving Morris training, Mrs. Alice Smith’s return, births, moves, and social visits listed.
Dudley Roe thanks 1157 Democrats of Caroline County for backing him on September 8 for Congress. He expresses desire to thank each supporter personally and signs the letter from Denton.
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