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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1945

Page

5

Anniversary Day Observed At First Methodist Church

The First Methodist Church holds its 129th birthday observance with a 10 45 A M service featuring Rev John N Link M A S T D professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary Westminster Maryland. The day includes 9 45 A M church school led by E Orme superintendent and 6 00 P M Junior Fellowship 6 45 P M Methodist Youth Fellowship followed by a 7 30 P M instrumental and vocal music program with Katharine Locke Doris Horowitz and Naomi Thomas. Activities continue Monday 7 15 P M Junior choir Wednesday 7 30 P M prayer meeting and Thursday 10 A M district meeting of W S C S at Epworth Methodist Centreville Md.

First Methodist Church John E. French E. Theodore Orme Our Church John N. Link S.T.D Westminster Theological Seminary Westminster Maryland Methodist Katherine E. Locke F.A.G.O Doris Horowitz Naomi Thomas Epworth Methodist Church Centreville

Grace Methodist Church Weekly Schedule Notice

Rev. T. J. Tarkington serves Grace Methodist Church with Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 am M Y F at 6 45 pm evening service at 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 pm and Thursday choir practice at 7 00 pm.

Grace Methodist Church T. J. Tarkington

Ames Chapel at Hobbs Service Notice

Reverend T. J. Turkington, pastor, leads morning worship at Ames Chapel Hobbs with a sermon at 9:30 and will be followed by Sunday School in the same service.

Ames Chapel Hobbs T. J. Turkington

Christ Episcopal Church Sunday Service Details

Rev Carl E Range rector leads Sunday worship with Holy Communion at 7 30 am Church School at 9 45 am and Morning Prayer plus sermon at 11 o’clock at Christ Episcopal Church October 21 Trinity era style schedule reflects a traditional parish day.

Christ Episcopal Church Carl E. Range

Brethren Church Service and Programs Notice

Church of the Brethren announces a Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship and sermon at 11 a.m. with the topic Five Tests of Life. B Y P D meets at 7 30 p.m. Mothers Club plans a meeting with Mrs Earl Holsinger on Thursday the 25th at 2 30 p.m.

Earl Holsinger

Pilgrim Holiness Church in Denton hosts missionary guest

The Pilgrim Holiness Church in Denton Md lists Sunday services starting with Sunday School at 930 am and worship at 11 am led by Will Joiner and Lonnie Howard. Thursday 730 pm prayer meeting and an October 25 guest speaker Rev L L Miller, missionary and field superintendent, representing foreign missions. The public is invited.

William C. Beard Lonnie Howard Sarah Seward Rev L. L. Miller Pilgrim Holiness Church

Concord Methodist Harvest Home Services Readied

Pastor P R Schauer leads Harvest Home at Concord Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. under H H Nutt le, superintendent. Preaching at 11 a.m. M Y F gathering at 8 p.m. All welcome for a gospel message and warm fellowship to start the week.

Concord Methodist Church P. R. Schauer Harvest Home Services H. H. Nuttle

Church Notices West Denton Maryland Service Schedule

Church of the Nazarene in West Denton Maryland posts a weekly schedule with Rev. John Andrews as pastor. Sunday School at 2:30 p.m. preaching at 3:30 p.m. Young People’s Meeting at 7 p.m. evening preaching at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting follows at 7 p.m.

Church OF the Nazarene West Denton John Andrews

Rev Dixon to preach Sundays at Willis ton

Reverend T. S. Dixon will preach at Willis ton on the 1st 8th and 5th Sundays of each month at 2 30 p m highlighting regular church services for the parishioners and community readers.

T. S. Dixon Dixon Williston

Bur rs ville Charge Metho dist Church Revival

Frank McCorkle leads services at Bur rs ville Charge with Communion and Sunday School. Union Sunday School at 10. Hickman holds 2 pm Sunday School with 2 45 pm Communion and 7 30 pm evangelistic service. Special revival nightly next week except Saturday with Rev E C Graham from Greenwood speaking Tuesday night. Different speakers each night. Special music. Bring friends.

Burrsville Methodist Frank McCorkle Wesley Union Young Peoples Cleaves Hickman E. C. Grahman Greenwood

First Baptist Church Greensboro Maryland Services

Sunday schedule for First Baptist Church Greensboro includes Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 and evening worship at 8 00 with B T U classes for all ages and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 00 led by Rev Irving Lane.

First Baptist Church Greensboro Maryland Irving Lane

W.M.A. Advisory Meeting Schedule Noted

The W.M.A. holds its monthly gathering on the second Tuesday each month at 8:00 p.m. This recurring notice confirms the regular meeting time for members and interested parties to attend.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Greensboro Notice

Missionary service announced for October 9 1945 at 8 pm with Rev R K Storey returning missionary from the Philippine Islands recounting experiences in Japanese internment camps and the death of his daughter Leola Mae Services include prayer 830 pm Friday Sunday School 10 am Young People's service 730 pm Preaching 800 pm at Greensboro Maryland

Pilgrim Holiness Church Greensboro T. S. Dixon R. K. Storey Philippine Islands Leola Mae

St Pauls Methodist Church Regular Schedule of Services

Pastor Rev Charles E Davis leads St Pauls Methodist Church with church school at 9 45 a m supervised by Claude H Rawlings worship at 11 a m followed by M Y F Fellowship at 7 p m Song and praise by M Y F choir Monthly W S C Society meets on the second Thursday and M Y F Society on the third Thursday Children’s Fellowship Hour is 6 30 p m each Friday evening

ST. Paul’s Methodist Greensboro Charles E. Davis Claude H. Rawlings W. 5S. C. Society M. Y. F. Society

Smiths Memorial Pilgrim Holiness Church Event

Smiths Memorial Pilgrim Holiness Church Bethlehem Md hosts a missionary service Sunday October 21 at 2:00 PM in charge by Rev L L Miller Barbados field with special music and a welcome for everyone.

Smiths Memorial Pilgrim Holiness Church Bethlehem Dean Phillips L. L. Miller Barbados Field

Harmony Methodist Church Rally Day Services

Rev. R. Gordon Given leads a Harmony Methodist Church rally day with Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Morning Worship at 11 15 a m setting the day’s schedule for congregants.

Harmony Methodist Church R. Gordon Given

Masses and devotions at St Elizabeths and St Benedicts

Rev Francis J Hensel announces Sunday services in Denton at 106 o clock and Ridgely at 830 o clock. Confessions at St Benedicts Saturday 7 pm and Sunday 7 45 am. October Devotions at St Benedicts Sunday 7 30 pm.

ST. Elizabeth’s R. C Francis J. Hensel Denton and Ridgely St. Elizabeth’s Church Denton St. Benedict’s Church

Seventh Day Adventist Church Service in Harrington Delaware

The notice lists Harrington Delaware church events led by Pastor David G. Fleagle. Sabbath School is Saturday at 10 a.m. Preaching follows at 11:30 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Wednesday nights at 8 p.m.

Harrington Delaware David G. Fleagle

Reconsecration Service At Local Church

On Sunday evening the adult B. T. U. led by Mrs. Mary B. Dorman held a re consecration service candles lit to symbolize renewed life Rev I W Lane gave a short devotion A baptismal service followed with Miss Jean Gottwall as candidate The Women's Missionary Society met semi monthly Tuesday evening Rev Lane led the devotion with brief addresses by Mrs I W Lane and Mrs Will Joiner

Mary B. Dorman I. W. Lane Jean Gottwall Women’s Missionary Society

Orphans Court Proceedings October 1945 Reynolds County

Orphans Court met October 16 1945 with Judges Handy Dennis and Fooks. Will of Lila T Swing presented for probate set for October 23. Appointments include T Dukes Roe as administrator of Grant Roe estate. Appraisers Samuel Nowell and John Howard named. Estates of Frank H Wooters and William M Garey filed with executors Deen and Garey. Bond and notices to creditors filed. Lease from Eva Garey and William Garey noted.

Orphans’ Court Handy Dennis and Fooks Lila T. Swing D. Thompson Swing T. Dukes Roe Grant Roe Samuel Nowell John Howard Frank H. Wooters W. Brewster Deen William M. Garey Eva Jane Garey William R. Garey

Last Will and Testament of William M Garey Deceased

Petitions filed in the Clementine H Nichols estate to cover funeral costs grave marker and attorney fees. First and final account of administration and distribution filed by G Earl Nichols administrator. Rent account separate debts and proof of notice to creditors filed. Releases filed from G Earl Nichols and Ralph R Nichols.

William M. Garey Clementine H. Nichols G. Earl Nichols Ralph R. Nichols

Denton Widow Martha E. George Dies After Ill Health

Mrs. Martha E. George wife of John L. George of Denton died shortly before noon on Thursday the 18th after a long illness. Born June 4 1863 she resided in Denton 43 years since leaving Tuckahoe Neck. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Emory D. Kimmey of Denton and J Carroll George of Ridgely. sisters Mrs Anna V Emory of Queen Anne and Miss Mary Carroll of Philadelphia. brother the late Joseph H Carroll former Caroline County Register of Wills. Funeral Sunday at 12 30 p m at home with burial in Denton Cemetery Rev T J Turkington officiating.

Martha E. George John L. George Denton John W Mary Carroll Caroline County George Tuckahoe Neck Emory D. Kimmey J. Carroll George Ridgely Anna V. Emory Queen Anne Philadelphia Joseph H. Carroll Register of Wills Denton Cemetery T. J. Turkington Grace Methodist Church

George V. Blades Dies at 61 in Milwaukee

George V. Blades aged 61 of 537 North 66th Street Milwaukee head of the Camm Blades Machinery Co died Monday after several weeks illness heart ailment prominent World War I veteran born in Choptank Maryland September 11 1884 survived by brother Alva Blades and two sisters Anah Cooper and Elsie Ditty. Longtime Milwaukee resident and former Nelson Machinery sales agent helped establish the Camm Blades Co with John E. Camm later president. Funeral services held at Ritter Funeral Chapel with Wisconsin Lodge 13 F and A M and other Masonic bodies in attendance. He was a member of Wisconsin Club.

George V. Blades Baltimore Elsie Ditty New York City Milwaukee Nelson Machinery Co Green Bay Wis France Blades John E. Camm Camm Blades Co Camm Ritter Funeral Chapel Wisconsin Lodge 13 Wisconsin Lodge No. 13 Wisconsin Wisconsin Commandery K. T Wisconsin Consistory A. A. S. R Tripoli Temple Wisconsin Club

Purnell Cannon Funeral Services Held in Denton

Funeral services for 72 year old T Purnell Cannon who died in Easton Hospital Tuesday the 16th were held at 2 pm Friday at Moore Funeral Home in Denton with burial in Denton cemetery He was the son of the late Augustus and Lavinia Fleetwood Cannon and was unmarried Survivors include several brothers and sisters William Cannon Preston Alva Cannon Easton Zora Cannon Eddystone Pa Mrs Florence Connor Cordova Md Mrs A N Dulin Denton Mrs J D Richter West Virginia Mrs Mary Russell and Mrs Jennie Hopkins Greensboro and Mrs Zwilla Penderton Woodlawn Pa.

T. Purnell Cannon Easton Hospital Moore Funeral Home Denton Denton Cemetery Cannon Augustus Lavinia Fleetwood Cannon William Cannon Preston Alva Cannon Easton Zora Cannon Eddystone Florence Connor Cordova

Funeral Services for William Arthur Sculley Held

Funeral services for William Arthur Sculley 71 were held Sunday at 11 from Rawlings funeral home. Burial followed at Ridgely cemetery. He died Friday at The Memorial Hospital Easton from complications. Survived by widow Mary, son William A. Sculley Jr., daughter Mary Banney of Sussex NJ, brothers Charles Baltimore Artis Marcus Hook Pa John Ridgely, sisters Mrs William J. Pinder Marcus Hook and Mrs William Cohee Denton, and two grandsons and two granddaughters.

William Arthur Sculley Rawlings Ridgely Cemetery Sculley Memorial Hospital Easton Mary Sculley William A. Scoulley Jr Ridgely Mary Banney Sussex N. J Charles Sculley Baltimore Artis Sculley Marcus Hook John Sculley William J. Pinder William Cohee Denton

Death of Willie M. Liden at home near Andersontown

Willie M. Liden died early Thursday at home near Andersontown. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Sunday at Concord Methodist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Willie M. Liden Andersontown Concord Methodist Church

Family Visitors and Returning Serviceman Headlines

Preston C M i e W Bennett Todd of the Seabees spent the weekend with wife Helen Todd and parents H C Todd recuperating at Portsmouth Virginia Naval Hospital with a back ailment. Capt. Winfield Trice arrived home from Europe last week.

C.m.i C.M.J. W. Bennett Todd Todd Sunady H. Calvin Todd Fred King Annapolis J. Frank Patchett Ridgely Wilson Baltimore Howard Holden Wilmington Holden Salisbury W. T. McAllister Christine Legates Betty Lee Covey Golden College Jack Legates Camp Meade Edith Legates Dorothy Chance Harvey Lord Denton Winfield Trice Europe

Local Entertaining Guests In Henderson And Nearby

Mr and Mrs Paul S Maule hosted a Sunday gathering with Mr and Mrs James Collier of Easton Mr and Mrs Russell Maule and children of Sadlersville Mr and Mrs Thomas Miller of Goldsboro and Miss Helen Anderson of Wilmington Also guests included Mr and Mrs T A Montague and Mrs Dora B Melvin at the home of Mr and Mrs David Cartwright in Richardson Park in honor of Cpl Alda Cartwright returning home after three years overseas in Africa and Europe Others visiting included Mrs Charles Shewbrooks of Wilmington Mrs Phyllis States and her son Mrs Harry Jones of Collingswood N J and Mr and Mrs Clifford Cubbage of Rehoboth Beach Also Miss Mildred Gooden of Washington visiting two weeks with Mr and Mrs T H Gough.

Paul S. Maule James Collier Easton Russell Maule Sadlersville Thomas Miller Goldsboro Helen Anderson Wilmington T. A. Montague Dora B. Melvin David Cartwright Richardson Park Cpl Alda Cartwright Africa Europe Charles Shewbrooks John Meredith Paul Jones Phyllis States Harry Jones Collingswood N. J Clifford Cubbage Rehoboth Beach Mildred Gooden Washington T. H. Gough

Public sale of valuable personalty at Kilton King Farm

Charles L. Knott owner and Wm. E. Andrew auctioneer announce a public sale of farm property on Holsinger Lane starting at 10 a.m. on a rain or shine day in 1945. Included are cows, calves, mares, bulls, farm equipment and other items with items such as Guernsey and Holstein stock, two mares Sugar and Betty, and several implements. No removals until terms are met.

Milton King Holsinger Lane Guernsey Sugar Betty Mabel

Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Gooden Visit Milford Family

Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Gooden of Milford spent Sunday evening with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stubbs and their family.

Clayton visitors recall Rohman and Castlegone weekend

Mr. Wm. Rohman and grandson Michael Castlegone of Clayton spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Les hie Meredith.

Wm. Rohman Michael Castlegone Clayton Leshie Meredith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Church OF the Brethren N. J. Miller Denton, Md Williston Church WSRA Seventh Day Adventist Church George Y. Blades William A. Sculley Henderson Oliver Charles L. Knott Wm. E. Andrew ROB Roy Company Betty Walls Mildred Cole Nale R. F. Inman Carvel Hall Geo. H. Groton Choptank Ave Cambridge State OF State Employment Commissioner Light St Baltimore 2 Baker II Painter I Wildlife Industrial Hygiene W. D. Owens G. R. Kelly Evelyn Williamson P. O Nichols John Baynard Junior Guild of Christ Episcopal Church Vol. Fire Co al Megee Seaford Del Roy Brooks Campground Road John A. Fuchs P. O. Ridgely John W. Greenlee Wong Wilson C. Hatfield Pennewill P. O. Box 247 F. B. Ellwanger Telephone Wm. Engerman Denton Journal Frederick W. Seward Ruth A. Smith Concord Howard Cole B. F. Crain Oil City P. O. Box J. F. DeWitt Sparks Apts F. B. Hager Double Hills Buick Automobile Paul Knotts Lwwspa Pupp Mepeter
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