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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1928
Page
5
Local clubs churches and civic groups announce fundraisers suppers and cards parties in Caroline county with events at J H Nichols Co Crolls Store Hickman Thawleys M P Church and Denton Rotary Club. Public health notices political candidacies and an emergency hospital board election are listed along with two local fires and a funeral for Curtis E Williamson aged 88.
C Frederick Norris of Caroline county just back from a Swarthmore Chautauqua Association cruise displays high school and Washington College athletic prominence, capturing multiple firsts and seconds in Frederick county events. He led as captain of 1928 football at Washington College and heightened Western Shore athletic standards.
The Ladies Aid of Goldsboro Church will host an oyster and chicken salad supper in the Assembly Hall on Thursday October 25 from 5 to 9 pm. Menu includes oysters ham chicken salad potato salad pickle rolls Maryland biscuit and coffee. Proceeds fund Ladies Aid and town lights. Tickets 50 cents.
Paul C. Sewell aged 29 died after pneumonia at Montrose Pennsylvania while on business. Funeral service was held at the Methodist Protestant Church in Denton with Masonic rites in Denton cemetery. He was the elder son of Harvey E. Sewell of Ridgely and brother of Reese Sewell. His widow Ruth Hinman of Philadelphia survived eight years of marriage.
Vernon United States Senator T Coleman duPont said he would look into creating a Department of Education in the President's Cabinet. Mrs Alice H Ross sought Delaware leaders' influence during her Columbia University seventh session. The week also notes the wedding of Wesley Wright and Frances Hammond on Saturday at Denton. Miss Lucy Pierson of Chester visited her parents. The Bradley family welcomed a daughter. Miss Rhea Todd will teach at Tomahawk School.
In Federalsburg a Sunday 3 15 morning blaze engulfed the boiler room of Federalsburg Lumber and Manufacturing Company a cement block building near the saw mill. Fire companies contained the flames with minor damage to adjacent structures. J T Watson Del Mar Va manager for Topkis Brothers was injured when his car was struck by a passing Pennsylvania machine. Mary Elizabeth Spicer and William Nelson Cannon plan to wed at Union Methodist Church November 3 at 2 PM. Clayton Covey of Concord visited, Kathleen Covey’s weekend.
Adams Cross Roads residents gathered Wednesday for an apple peeling hosted by J W Tiley and daughter Martha with family and friends. Bloomery Ladies Aid plans an oyster supper October 24 at 6 pm at Chester Scott’s Smithville store. Pauline Reynolds stayed weekend with Ruth Collison and attended Georgetown Del P T A. Laura Seelly began at Golden's College Wilmington on October 1. Madeline Adams visited duck dinner with Mr and Mrs Femp Adams. Dave Devore visited family in New Jersey. Ida Parker of Bridgeville visiting son Clarence. Bloomery Sunday School tomorrow at 10.
The Ladies Aid of the M P Church at Choptank expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for cooperation at the November 11 supper. The event drew a large crowd and good weather, with satisfactory proceeds. The society congratulates the town’s youngsters on their exemplary conduct and announces the next regular meeting for Wednesday November 7 at the home of Mr and Mrs Roland Chambers with full attendance urged.
J Wf Nichols and Company announce their stock of Selby and Enna Jettick shoes for women is now complete, highlighting a full range of styles and sizes for spring shoppers.
The Community Club announces a full year program and lists officers led by President Mrs. I. T. Saulsbury and other leaders among seventy members across eleven committees. The note covers a Monday meeting at Miss Margaret Swing’s home, a patriotic program led by Mrs. Thompson Swing, a straw vote favoring Hoover over Smith, next meeting at the primary school, P T A remarks by Prof. B. C. Willis on School Problems, and a busy schedule of visits, dinners, church events, and a benefit movie Ramona. The article highlights local social activity, church services, and Hurricane Relief contributions totaling 121.05 dollars.
Burrsville community notes cover the October 17 meeting with Miss Spafford outlining an October 30 tour and kitchen rearranging demonstrations. Plans for winter meetings in members’ homes, November in the club room, and two new member additions are recorded. Also listed are Mite Society supper plans, Union M. P. Church pastor update, entertaining guests, and various visits and returns of local residents.
Miss Dorothy Hobbs married Frederick Baynard at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Ledbetter on Wednesday October 10. The couple, both Greensboro natives, reside with the groom’s parents and he works for the Pet Milk Company.
Mr and Mrs J R Sloan marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a Saturday evening celebration. Father Kraemer of Ridgely conducted the usual ceremony before supper and guests brought many silver gifts. Willsboro P T A held its first meeting of the year electing officers Clifton Nicks, Milford Kline, Howard Diadds, Edgar Blades. The Community House library will open Saturday 4 to 5 pm for town and area readers. Numerous local residents and visitors from Camden Del, Collingswood N J, Wilmington Del, Trappe Md, Ridgely and Easton were noted at various calls and gatherings during the week.
The Community Club met Tuesday with no program. Clara Price was named chair for the November meeting. Plans were set for a November 4 supper in the auditorium and the club donated a news dictionary to the High School. Several local residents moved, visited, or attended services and events, including Rev. Richcreek’s first sermon and multiple family gatherings.
Templeville notes mention the Bosley family of Fallston Md visiting relatives including Mrs Bosley then returning home with a family member. Gurney Knotts and Mrs Kate O Knots plus Mrs Eugene Everett attended an anniversary service at Thomas Chapel Church. Upcoming Sunday services are listed with Sunday School at 10 and Rally Day at 10 30. Edna Caphall returned home after two weeks with her daughter Mrs Harry Clough. Thomas Cole and son Thomas visited Penn Sparks near Millington on Sunday.
Ruth Fountain daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fountain married Virgil Turner at Church of God in Federalsburg on Saturday evening October 6. The couple will reside in Wilmington where the groom is employed. Several local families visited, and weddings and social visits populate the week in the Federalsburg area.
Henderson and Harris families visit relatives near Goldsboro Bee Tree and Denton while Clark graduates from Emergency Hospital Easton on vacation at home. Several Wilmington and Chester guests attend gatherings. P T A meets. various residents spend weekends in Wilmington Philadelphia and other nearby towns.
Smithson PTA held its first meeting of the year last Monday with a large crowd in attendance. Officers were elected for the coming year. Mr and Mrs Charles Perry and daughter visited Mrs Perry's parents at Bridgeville over the weekend. A box social is set for Tuesday night October 23 at Smithson school. all are welcome. Mrs Tamzy Fearins and Mrs Howard Rowe visited Mrs Howard Cole. Mr and Mrs Murphy of Grove visited Mr and Mrs Harry Towers.
The Preston club hosted a day evening at Mrs. Lloyd Brodes home with 33 attendees and two new members. A Halloween party is planned at the school. Rally Week at Bethesda M E Church and a November banquet drew large crowds. A Young People’s Club formed, and Dr. W W Davis spoke on Education.
The Caroline County Orphans Court met in regular session with Judges West Harper and Shawn. It approved releases from multiple legatees in Kinder estate and accepted a partial account of sales for Cox estate. Administered estates included Stewart and Williams, with guardians, executors and appraisers named. Filing petitions from Cambridge Hospital and Home for the Aged were noted.
Mr and Mrs Merrick Cohee and son John Francis and Miss Rita Kelley of Philadelphia spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Cohee and Mr and Mrs John Tribbett of Federalsburg, hosted by Mrs Tribbett's sister Mrs Cora Todd. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Gibson and Mrs Nora Kelley visited relatives in Wilmington. Mrs Belle Dean is spending the week with her daughter Mrs G G Wright in Easton.
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