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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1929
Page
5
Placeholder text indicates a 1929 issue header fragment with no clear event details. The readable content mentions "Parts of the Head" suggesting a medical or anatomical note or a page segment title rather than a full news item.
A collection of classified ads and notices from Denton Maryland including farm goods wanted and for sale. items mention good seed wheat timothy seed a Guernsey bull and Fordson tractor. community events include chicken and waffle supper church services oyster supper and lectures. Also local disease reports and Rotary Club talk Buy at Home presented by Howard Phillips.
Ridgely Mrs. Jonas Shaner is living with her sister Mrs. John Hoffman while Mr and Mrs Ed Gallagher will occupy her house. Slag has been spread on Third Street from Stone Road to Biggers store and on Third Avenue and will continue north to First Street.
Mr and Mrs A E Shields entertained about twenty five relatives and friends on Oct 8 for a birthday din ner with music and recitations. The Thawley family announced the marriage of Kathryn to Calvin Cecil Simpson in Galena Indiana on Sept 26 officiated by Rev William S Hess. Numerous visits and hospitality are listed including Roe and Sennett households hosting guests from Greensboro Baltimore and Denton. A funeral in Philadelphia drew Mrs M P Allen and Mrs Gilbert Hignutt. Marion H Downes and daughter visited Lexington Virginia. Henry Hulliger hosted guests from Bridgeville and J B Orrell in Philadelphia. Mr J H Beer returned from a lengthy visit with his children.
The Orphans' Court of Caroline County meets with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Laura H. Dean filed her second account in the estate of Joseph P Patchett. Taylor and Taylor filed releases for Nellie B Todd estate. Martha A Clark's will is probated. Letters testamentary granted to Pearl Clark. creditors notice ordered. Appraisers named B Ross Daling and Walter Sapp. Accounts filed for Frederick W Anstee estate. Letters of administration granted for Louis R Dukes estate to Naomi B Dukes and Isaac L Dukes. Bonds filed and approved. creditors notice ordered. Appraisers named Alda P Whitby and Philip W Downes. Letters of administration granted for Thomas A Emerson personal estate to Mollie Emerson. Creditors notice ordered. appraisers John R Jones and Thomas H Gough appointed.
The Reese Theatre in Harrington presents Joseph Luther’s Watch Your Step on October 23 in a special arrangement with A. L. Erlanger. The real New York production features thirty performers, 21 costume changes, and extensive scenery. Tickets are on sale at Smith & Raughley’s Harrington with reservations by phone urged.
National Pharmacy Week is highlighted by The Caroline Pharmacy. The piece extols the druggist as a neighborhood fortress of health and essential link to physicians, providing prompt accurate compounding of prescriptions in both busy cities and quiet villages.
A hearing before the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors will be held October 22 in Washington to consider a six foot deep waterway from Chincoteague Bay Virginia to Delaware Bay Delaware. Congressman T Alan Goldsborough pushes for favorable reports as Norfolk business interests join regional support. The 75 mile waterway faces shoals and bridge clearance issues but promises substantial freight savings if completed.
A serious blaze in Marydel's business district woke residents at 1:30 am. Mrs Emma Morris owned the burning store, with Elmer Bowdle’s dwelling adjoining. Fire crews from Denton Hardy Clayton Smyrna Greensboro and Dover fought the two hour blaze, with losses estimated at 8000 to 10000 partly insured.
Harmony reports the birth of Dorothea Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Turner on September 25. Miss Dorothea, plus several local visitors, attend Sunday church, with Harmony Church services moved to Sunday evening. Also listed are visits by Miss Jennie Todd, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hickey and George Haines, and trips to Chester and Salisbury.
Federalsburg electrician W Wright spoke at the Woman's Club meeting in a program honoring Wright's golden jubilee. The club joins the Jubilee Committee led by honorary chairman Herbert Hoover to mark Thomas Edison’s 50th lamp anniversary. The program was arranged by the American Homes Committee chaired by Mrs. Roland Mandy. Members also serve on the Federation executive board. Mrs J W Stowell heads Citizenship and Mrs H I Long leads Education. Delegates were named by president Mrs UH Le Hignutt.
A report from Ridgely highlights a birthday party for Mr. Bunker at the Baker home with many local families in attendance. The community club, PTA, and church events are outlined along with updates on school, church revivals, and residents traveling or visiting relatives in nearby towns.
Louis R. Dukes, 1887 born in Tuckahoe Neck and longtime Denton resident, died in a car collision north of Saddlersville on October 11. He served in World War I with the 104th Ambulance Corps, later worked for the State Roads Commission as an inspector, and was active in the Denton Volunteer Fire Company Masonic Lodge and Junior Order. Funeral services were held October 14 at the Denton Methodist Episcopal Church with interment in Denton Cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Leland Price and family from Middletown and Wilmington area relatives were summoned Friday night by a sudden illness. Several visits reunited kin in Wilmington and Philadelphia with extended family in Dover Henderson Templeville and Balti more. A new baby for Mr and Mrs Allan Startt and attendance at local games are noted among many Sunday gatherings.
We the residents of Marydel Maryland express sincere thanks to the Hardy Denton Dover Greensboro Clayton and Smyrna fire companies for nobly and quickly answering our call for help during last Monday night's fire in our town.
The Cheezum family expresses sincere thanks to friends for sympathy and assistance following the death of husband and father James E. Cheezum. Grateful for tributes and flowers during the funeral. Mrs. Cheezum and Children.
The Hillsboro M E Church Ladies Aid will serve a supper in the Church House on Thursday October 21 featuring oysters roast pork sweet potatoes hominy and more Rally Day service is set for Sunday October 20 at 10 30 AM at the Hillsboro M E Church with invited attendance The Hillsboro PTA holds its monthly meeting on Tuesday October 22 Everyone is invited Also notes on local visits and past weekends include Mr and Mrs Norman Clark Mrs Clara Thompson home guests Mrs Frances Rowe and William Sherwood attending the Notre Dame Navy game in Baltimore and various visits among local families with travel to Ocean City and Baltimore as listed.
The Methodist Episcopal Church South lists Sunday worship at 9 30 Sunday School 10 30 morning sermon and 7 30 evening service with a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30. The column also reports visits and gatherings among local families including Dashiell Gibson DeFord Morgan and Sneed with various relatives and friends in Delmar Hebron Cor-dova Catonsville and Denton during the past week.
Miss Mary Baker Covey wed W Ernest Griffith in a10:30 AM ceremony at the Covey home Chestertown attended by immediate family. Rev J Harry Wright officiated and the couple planned a New York State wedding trip then residence in Middletown. Covey has ties to the Methodist church and Peabody Conservatory. Griffith is a Washington College graduate with Turner Construction Philadelphia.
Bethlehem ladies served as hostesses at the Twentieth Century Community Club gathering in the Community House on the 9th. Miss Spafford will oversee the next meeting on the 24th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Blades. All members are asked to be present.
Hobbs and relatives return from Baltimore after attending the funeral of Louis Dukes. Several residents report perfect attendance at Willoughby School in September and a Philadelphia trip by Willis and Covey families. Rev. Archer fills Hickman Church pulpit during revival. various visits and illnesses noted among townsfolk.
Dover Opera House installs a two ton Western Electric sound system chosen by manager Ben Schindler to reproduce talking pictures. Eleven major film producers and over 2 500 American theatres have endorsed the system. Installation by Electrical Research Products will take two weeks, with inauguration set for Monday October 28.
Trenderson and many Jones families from Hartford and Wilmington hosted relatives and friends over the weekend. Visitors included Miss Beatrice Hudson with Miss Linda Enright, and several local residents such as Mrs Medford Kimball Mr Stephen Seiler and Mr Chris Kusmaul spending time with kin and relatives in town Newark Philadelphia and Carney Point.
In loving remembrance of our darling baby Susie Marie Collison who passed away October 19 1928. Oh blessed little sunbeam a child of love and prayer. We give thee to the Keeper to the tender Shepherds care. Up above where angels dwell there is no night or pain. We shall all be reunited happiness shall reign again. By Mother Dad and Brother.
Local residents and visitors listed attending dinners weekends and trips across Maryland and nearby towns. Names include Latrimore Porter Bilbrough Austin Noble Monk Naylor Rawlings Walls Swann Stufft Isaacs Baughley Blades Jones Roe Ross Pip pin Cohee Taylor Hurley and Brumbaugh. Several traveled to Philadelphia New York and Chestertown with updates on health and social events.
The Liden’s Community Club hosts an oyster supper at Liden’s School on Friday evening October 25 starting at 6 p.m. Proceeds help buy the schoolhouse. Adults 50 cents and children 25 cents.
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