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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1936

Page

5

Denton community notices mix renting and events

Local adverts list apartments for rent with hot water heat on Franklin Second streets and 2nd Street opposite Court House Square, plus house and land listings. Church and club events include suppers, bake sales, bingo, rummage, and a county voter registration report. Also ads for theater promotion, WPA project news, and a Harvest Festival at the Community Club House with a crab-bag, autographed item, and bridge party.

Helen Haymaker Denton Maryland Franklin and Second Streets Mme Edgar Quinct Gladys Faulkner East Market Street J. Lester Everpgam H. W. Hughes Denton No Congressman Goldsborough Thigh Lincoln Newnam Denton Methodist Episcopal Church Main Street Wm. A. Stewart Ladies Aid Concord Church Church House Community Club of Market Street W. L. Swann Loyal Leaders Denton Methodist Protestant Church Willard Swann Christian Conrades M. E Lucy Lou Beauty Parlor Woman’s Christian Temperance Union 2Nd Street Court House Square Fred R. Owens G. Linden Dutley Greensboro St. Gertrude Devil's Island Devil’s Island Baltimore Sunday American Ziegfeld William Powell Myrna Loy Dentonia Theatre Caroline County Works Progress Administration Preston Maine Chamber of Commerce Max Chambers WPA T. Alan Goldborough Franklin D. Roosevelt Davis Drug Store

Elegant Norfolk wedding graces First Presbyterian Church

Miss Eugenie Catherine Paul daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Blain Paul of Norfolk married Paul Trazzare Collison son of Mr and Mrs Harry Clay Collison of Denton Md at 8 39 pm with Dr Jason Mac Millan officiating The ceremony featured palms ferns white flowers and cathedral candles A reception followed at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club about 200 guests attended The couple will reside in Wilmington Del after a wedding trip north

First Presbyterian Church Norfolk Eugenie Catherine Paul Frank Blain E. Paul Paul Trazzare Collison Wihnington Harry Clay Collison Denton Jason MacMillan John W. Austin Ghent Dorothy Redwood Mary Queen of Mary Anderson Spartanburg S. C Mary Glenn Lupton Winchester Margaret Dixon Winston-Salem N. C Louise Cladfelter Madeleine Thompson Ruth Paul William N. Dixon Fred J. Legree, Jr Coolidge Cooke James Coates James R. Peake, Jr Gilbert R. Swink, Jr Fred G. Swink Vincent H. Ober Norfolk Yacht and Country Club Paul Elect Mary Alexander W. N. Dixon Winston-Salen Middle West Cedar Rapids Milwaukee Wis Rockford St. Paul Minneapolis Rochester Minn Sylvester Carrie Pippin Caroline County John Yowell W. B. Yowell Orange Mary Laramore W. H. Laramore Greensboro J. W. Krabill Town Virginia Roland Statum Mary Lou Augustus Statum Williston Lewis Chatley Franklin W. E. Seeders Earl Russell Banning Orlock Preston Spicher John E. Chaffinch Helen and Blanche Chaffinch Susrell Flaharty Earle Chaffinch Philadelphia Phares G. Crouse C. Rodney Layton Beechley W. Va

Elect Goldsborough to Congress in Caroline County

A voter communication endorses Hon. T. Alan Goldsborough for Congress, arguing long service should not bar incumbents and praising Roosevelt, Garner, and Progressive leadership. The letter likens Goldsborough to a steady guardian guiding the nation from financial crisis to recovery, urging support for continued governance by the people.

Caroline County Congress T. Alan Goldsborough Washington Goldsborough Roosevelt White House Franklin D. Roosevelt Predern Trines New Wollen Garner Wahington Jesus Christ Lincoln Garfield Mckinley Moses

Sunday church notices span Denton parishes and events

The notice lists sermons and services across Denton M E and Denton M P churches with subjects by Rev M S Andrews and other speakers. It includes Sunday School times, Epworth League, Bible study, official visits by Dr E A Sexsmith, and Evangelistic revival plans at Liberty and Ervin's Chapel.

M.S. Andrews Denton M. E Epworth League Ervin’s Chapel

Unreadable Faith Mottoes Echo in Print

A brief clipping offers a mix of quotes from Christian Science Monitor and Epictetus praising trust in divine provision and steadfast resolve. The lines juxtapose religious sentiment with Stoic philosophy, noting contentment with outcomes chosen by God and the merit of perseverance.

Christian Science Monitor

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Exhibit and Community Updates

The Community Club showcased repros of Rembrandt, Goya, and others with titles like The Merry Fiddler and Rembrandt self portrait. Church events mark the 25th anniversary of St Paul Reformed, Halloween plans, and a Willing Workers sewing circle. Navy veteran Edward Pearsaul and many locals travel, visit relatives, and attend services. Elizabethtown College band program urged attendance. numerous locals listed with travel and family news.

Rembrandt Goya Gogh Derain Manet Courbet Cezanne Gauguin Tolou-e-Lautice Matisse Renoir Pha Gourmet Guernsey Mater Dolorosa Margaret Swing Elsie Matthews Bessie Spafford American Federation of Arts Washington Harlan Taviington Brnrton Wilkinson Harold Fountain Juma Nichols J. Mulford Harry Holsinger Power D. Applebaum Carleton Marvel Wooters St. Paul Reformed Church Edward M. Pearsaul Yeor Man U.S. N EL OF. Pearsaul Tis Sears Navy Naval San Diego California the Reformed Church Paul Wolfman Mary Wharton Harold Hafer Elsie Ebling Chicago Electrolux Company Thomas Tarkington Clurch Denton Luis Trebland Clases Ridgely High School Q. B. Reed Mer Fred Hakkenfoss Wa-Lington Nancy Jane Reed Andrew Mitchell Edna Detwiler Frank Detwiler Missouri West Virginia Virginia Kentucky Indiana Ohio Elpta Wilson Elsmere Newport Del Jas. Wilson Frank Klotz A. W. Sculley L. H. Babney Sussex N. J Mt. Lotten N. Y Perry U. S. Army Herman Meredith Molly Hopkins Bessie Chambers Centreville Norpium Wilson Clark Murphy James Wisoh Wesley Honey Philadelphia Murphy Louise Wilson Withington Norman Wilson Louise Jack Wilson Prank Flounders Flounders J. J. Williams Rutherford Emily Stevenson Salisbury Alex Dawson J. E. Noenemann J. M. Swing Stanley Zweck-Bonner Newarh Elizabethtown College Volunteer Band Church of the Brethren Rt. R. Ringgold Fifer Edward Bowman C. P Olsinger J. E. Morris Easton

Book Party and Club News at M P Church Denton

Homemakers' Book Party at M P Church in Denton on October 27 1936 features book character costumes music club reports and a display. Canning exhibits and a book donation drive support the county library with talks on the book mobile and rural woman led by Dover librarian Mrs B W Tam mond. The Twenty First Century Club met October 12 with plans for library circulation and a two jar canning exhibit run by Ball Jar Company running October 23 27. Next meetings noted for October 28 and November 4.

Luneh Unity Club American Federation of Arts Washington Dover Gail Cooper Mobile B. W. Tammond Delaware Canning Brown’s Drug Store Denton Twentieth Century Club MPL Choptank Wim E. Stuart Marie L. Perry Spafford Thos. L. Nugent Sunshine Committee Wm. R. Dalin Llomentathers D'Arcy Coulbourn County Library Committee Ball Jar Company Brown's Drug Store Margaret MacPheeters University of Maryland

Hon Jomin M Dennis Former Maryland State Treasurer Dies

John McPherson Dennis, 76, longtime Maryland Democrat figure, banker, and farmer, died shortly after 6 pm Friday at Essex Farm in Baltimore County. Born in Frederick County, he rose from railroad and grain business to preside over Union Trust Company and later won election as state treasurer in 1916, serving a record 15 years under Governor Ritchie and as an active participant in public works.

John McPherson Dennis Essex Farm Baltimore County Dennis Frederick County Dannock Dennis Maryland Virginia Somerset County Jie Milton Academy Union Trust Company Dennix J. Fred C. Talbott John Walter Smith Acts i Board of Public Works Ritchie

American Corner Ladies Aid Lunch on Election Day

The Ladies Aid of American Corner will serve lunch at American Corner on Election Day. Sandwiches pies coffee and oyster stews will be for sale. Mr and Mrs Ray Minker Mrs Lulu Minker and son William of Philadelphia were guests of Mr and Mrs Olaf Smith on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson and family were visitors of Mr and Mrs Leon Meredith recently.

The Ladies Aid of American Corner Ray Minker Lulu Minker William Philadelphia Olaf Smith Anud Carl Johnson Leon Meredith

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Turky Supper and Local News

The Ladies Aid of Hillsboro M E Church will hold their annual turkey supper on Thursday evening October 29 at the Church House in Hillsboro. Prices are adults 50 cents and children 25 cents. The page also notes residents and visitors: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kemp buying Mrs. Rowe’s property and moving in, plus visits from Pearle Eveland Federalsburg and Thomas Eveland Marion Station, with various locals hosting weekend guests and trips to Baltimore and Wilmington.

Ladies Aid of Hilsboro M. E. Church Hillsboro Harry Kenp I. W. B. Rowe Kemp Pearle Eveland Federalsburg Thomas Eveland Marion Station John Eveland Clyde Cecil Barclay Blanche Russell Urban Bowman Booker Queenstown Milton Beaven Charles Jarrell Jos. M. Eaton Baltimore HW. W. B. Rowe Indian Head Charles County A1. S. Fisher John Skinner Wilmington

Community social and church notices from Queen Anne area

Queen Anne residents attended a social at the Eley home with games and homemade refreshments. Byron Barton Jr presented wool blankets to Rev and Mrs Fossett for their three years of service. Community Club set plans for a November chicken salad oyster and ham supper in the high school auditorium. A miscellaneous shower honored recent newlyweds Mr and Mrs Briscoe and Mr and Mrs Breeding. Rev and Mrs York arrived to serve at St Paul M FE Church South. Dr and Mrs Dickinson and Miss Holt spent the week in Ocean City. George Eaton visited from Penns Grove. Mrs Addie Morgan and Mrs Kemp were guests in town.

Howard Eley Epworth League Byron Barton, Jr League C. L. Fossett Harry Gibson Reta Clark Eluurch House James Briscoe E. Breeding E. B. Lightner G. S. Lightner E. N. Dashiell New York J. M. York St. Paul’s M. FE. Church South W. PF. Dickinson Carrie Holt Ocean City George Eaton Penn's Grove Addie Morgan Harry Kemp Hillsboro

Hallowe'en Social Planned at Community House

A Hallowe en social will be held at the Community House next Wednesday evening October 28 with a 10 cent admission. Games and refreshments will be provided. Public invited. Also notes: Mr and Mrs James Willard of Rahway NJ visited. Mrs Frances Bennett accompanied them.

James Willard Rahway N. J W. G. Holbrook Frances Bennett Thomas Smith Chester Baltimore Canbridge Milford Hartington Denton Harry Cheetum Philadelphia Oliver Cheezum Friends Quaker City Newark F. N. Smith Helen Stafford Wilmington Friends

Burrsville Social Notes and Harvest Service Announcement

Miss Mary Smith and friend from Wilmington along with the Pearson and McDowell groups were guests of the Smiths. Ladies of Wesley M E Church thank helpers for October 7 supper netting 110.06. Maud Keenan of Philadelphia and Vertie Cahall of Harrington visited Mollie Cahall and Annie Downham. Harvest Home services at Wesley Church on October 25 at 11 am. Violet Noble, at school in Newark, Del, spent weekend with her parents. Clayton Stafford and two children of Wilmington visited town. Austine Stafford and others spent last Tuesday in Wilmington. Melissa Ward of Salisbury staying with the Hopkins. Ernest Knotts and children from Chester visited J W Price. Mrs Clarence Voss visited Pocomoke City. C N Fountain visited Chester Pa.

Mary Smith Wilmington Edgar Pearson Thomas McDowell John Wooters Everett Smith Wesley M. E. Church Maud Keenan Philadelphia Vertie Cahall Harrington Mollie Cahall Annie Downham Harvest Home Wesley Church Violet Noble Newark Del Clayton Stafford Austine Stafford A. T. Garrett T. Cahall and Son Melissa Ward Salisbury Howard Hopkins Ernest Knotts Chester J. W. Price Clarence Voss Pocomoke City C. N. Fountain

Community Club Sets October Meeting and Halloween Party

Preston notes the second Community Club meeting is Tuesday October 27 at 2 pm with County Nurse Miss Mattie Smith speaking. Plans for a Halloween mask bridge party on Saturday October 31 at 8 pm are underway with tickets 35 cents and prizes and refreshments.

Mattie Smith Hallowe’en Mask Josephine Galagher Helen Spies Wilson Noble Reidy Lee Noble, Jr Jack Noble Burton Proctor, Jr Fletcher Sisk, Jr Beverly Blades Purnell Dennis Son St. Paul Minn J. T. Dennis Lee Noble Edwin Henry Carroll Dail Cambridge G. C. Carmine Reese Deane Baltimore Washington

Orphans Court Actions In Caroline County Session

The Orphans Court of Caroline County met Tuesday with Judges Towers, Handy, and Dennis. Actions approved include L H Thomas administering J Robert Starkey estate, Everett Nuttle executor of Joshua Kinder, mortgage release orders, inventories and appraisements for John H Dickerson, and real estate sales ratified for Albert Handy heirs. Guardianship granted to Florence Thornton for Lawrence Thornton, Laura E Elliott probate completed, Minnie Weshell appointed executrix, bonds filed and appraisers named, creditors notice ordered. Renunciations and administrator actions for Almira Stevens also recorded.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County Towers, Handy Dennis L. H. Thomas J. Robert Starkey Everett Nuttle Joshua T. Kinder Janes I. Walker John H. Dickerson Roland C. Handy Alice Y. Handy Albert S. Handy Florence Thornton Lawrence Thornton Laura E. Elliott Minnie R. Weshell Leonard Dean W.T. Temple Almira F. Stevens Elmer T. Orme Wayne Cawley Harry Nuttle

Bethlehem Social Notes Mention Visits and Travel

Mrs J Olson and Patsy Furgeson left for North Carolina where Patsy goes to her father’s bedside after injuries from a car crash. Various local visits are listed, including Chester and Ridgely residents, trips to Wilmington, Vienna, Salisbury, Centreville, and Kentucky. Several couples hosted guests and family members over the weekend.

J. Olson Little Patty Furgeson North Carolina Patsy Harry Blades J. Willis Dorman Chester Carlton Lane Ridgely Elma Legates St. Michaels Esther Harrington Ruth Sands Mary Agnes Christopher Florence Legautes Louise Davenport Vienna

Bethlehem Club Holds Oct Meeting at Community House

The Bethlehem Club met Tuesday afternoon October 13 with fair attendance. Miss Bessie Spafford demonstrated silver and table manners. Members sang new club songs. Refreshments were provided by hostess Mrs. Lee Smith. Next meeting November 10 hosted by Mrs. Mary Blades and Mrs. Pauline Blades. A Halloween social by Bethlehem Homemakers' Club is planned for Friday October 30 at the Community House with masked fun and pie and ice cream for sale.

Bethlehem Club Bessie Spafford Lee Smith Mary Blades Pauline Blades Bethlehem Homemakers’ Club Community House

Greensboro Area Obituaries and Local Notices

Richard Conner 86 a Greensboro area farmer died at home after two months illness. He lived on his 37 year farm near Greensboro and is survived by four sons. Funeral held at his home with Rev. Jump officiating and burial in Greensboro cemetery. Samuel Peterson 62, a farmer near Greensboro, died of heart trouble and was buried with military honors in Greensboro cemetery. Peterson a Spanish American War veteran and U S Navy member is survived by two sisters and wife. Mrs. Sarah Porter celebrated her 82nd birthday with family. Several local residents and visitors noted at homes and social events. Wilson Murray, a Black man, sustained a skull fracture after a fall near A and P Store and was treated at Emergency Hospital. Numerous weekend guests and travels reported among local families including Cheswold and Wilmington trips. George Dawson Neal marked his fourteenth birthday.

Richard Conner Greensboro Denton Samuel Peterson Peterson United States War Veterans U. S. Navy Rachel Passonenen Harvey N. D Daniel Trusdale Hibbin Minn Raymond B. Rawlings Rawlings Sarah Porter Calvin Porter Porter Harold Hafer Betty Jean Ids Emory Mary Wharton Roy Slaughter Ridgely Hilda Weaver Clifford Reinhold Wilmington J. E. Weaver Wilson Murray C. H. Stonesifer Easton Olin Price F. R. Kelly Sara Gee Wellsboro George Hamilton Edna Jaynes Elmira Arlie Dingledine T. F. Dobson J. W. Porter Harvey Porter Joseph Bernard Mary Katherine Porter Mae Pippin Atlantic City Edward Cain Billy Goldsboro John Bickling Near Whiteleysburg Cheswold Del Noble Sipple Della Arnold Clifford Bowman Charles Sipple Marcus Hook Samuel Sherwood Felton Will Love Williston Frank Howard Paul Bostic Little Son Ingleside Kenneth Bostic Chester William Sipple Harry Knox Aon Marvin Smyrna Frank Faulkner Philadelphia Jennie Hartnett Nolan Hubbard N. K. Swanwick Maurice Stewart Louise Bernard Harrington Oscar Nichols Michael Ash Robert Davenport Lacey Wilson Woodie Dill Medford Price Niagara Falls Charles Wheatman W. Thomas Thornton Brady Baggs

Miss Florence Todd Returns Home After Week With Relatives

Smithson Miss Florence Todd of Woodenhawk returns home after a week with her cousins Misses Virginia and Dorothy Towers. Mr. and Mrs Hessler of Baltimore and A. R. Willoughby also mentioned. Alma Cole spent the week end with her teacher Miss Salome Somers. Mrs Harry Towers and children visited Mrs Charles Todd. Miss Carolyn Toft visiting relatives in Washington. Mr. and Mrs Earl Christopher visited Mrs E Reese on Sunday.

Florence Todd Woodenhawk Virginia Dorothy Towers Hessler Baltimore A. R. Willoughby Alma Cole Salome Somers Harry Towers Charles Todd Carolyn Toft Washington Earl Christopher E. Reese

I Have No Diamonds Yet I Am Wealth in Friends

A brief poem celebrating inner wealth found in friendship and shared fields. The speaker declines material riches like diamonds and gold, choosing instead the riches of sight, neighbors, and a valued friend as true fortune.

Isla Paschal Richardson

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