Local notices and events in Caroline county
Local items report shop sales and auctions at J H Nichols Co and West Denton, a Caroline High School benefit screening of Long Live the King at the Palace Theatre, church revivals, and a renewed burglar alarm at Hillsboro Queen Anne Bank. Communicable disease totals in Caroline show tuberculosis and typhoid cases, while election law makes a general election day a school holiday. Retirement, sales, and home moves of local residents are noted, along with a memorial service, a suicide setback, and upcoming community events in Ridgely and Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestertown Court
Mudd
J. H. Nichols& Co
West Denton
F. W. Kedden
J. H. Nichols & Co
Jackie Coogan
the King
Palace Theatre
Caroline High School
A. C. Hubbert
Preston
C. W. Ellzey
Salisbury
Pentecostal Church
Taylor's Woods
Charles Nordberg
Mt. Washington
Baltimore
Sydney P. Townshend
Chestertown
Caroline
Maryde
Denton
Hobbs
Caroline Council, Jr
Denton Methodist Protestant Church
T. Alan Goldsborough
G. J. Hooker
Hillsboro-Queen Anne
M. P
Choptank
Pretty quiet wedding in Paterson a 1924 ceremony
A wedding at Simpson Methodist Church parsonage Paterson New Jersey October 4 1924 united William Taylor Medford of Baltimore Maryland and Lenora Florine Spencer of near Westminster. Rev Ralph R Rehy officiated. Attendants were Madeline Spencer and Roland G Price. The bride wore white canton crepe with lace and carried roses. After the ceremony the couple traveled by train to New York and then sailed Creole for New Orleans. They will reside at 3916 Montgomery Ave Forest Park Baltimore after November 1. Medford is a World War II era Transportation Corps veteran and works with Shaffer Co. Spencer recently graduated from Maryland University Hospital and Westminster High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Methodist Church
Paterson
N. J
William Taylor Medford
Baltimore
Lenora Florine Spencer
Westminster
Ralph R. Rehy
Simpson Church
Madeline Spencer
Roland G. Price
Towson
New York
Southern Pacific Line
New Orleans
Montgomery Avenue
Forest Park
Medford
Transportation Corps
Shaffer & Co
Franklin P. Medford
Marydel
Spencer
Maryland University Hospital
Westmnster High School
W. N. Conaway
Denton
Salisbury
Conaway
Ella Kennerly
Lawrence Smith
Greensboro
Edward McLaughlin
Roberts Station
William McLaughlin
Church Hill
Ireland
Ridgely
M. F. Kibler
Agnes Cooper
Margaret Carey
Philadelphia
Sykesville
P. W. Carey
John H. Hamilton
Alice Climer
Fourth District
Federalsburg
F.C. Mac. Sorley
J. M. Haymaker
Charles
J. Elmer Anthony
Haymaker
Frederick F. Lyden
William H. Anderson
War Department
Arthur P. Porte
Q. A. Carroll
John Chaffinch
QO. N. Dutin
Frederica
Deneville
L. Eo Mudd
Take School Census To Secure State Funds For County
Caroline county prepares a school census to secure proper state funds. Blanks are being prepared and teachers will start late next week, likely Friday, finishing the following Monday. Parents are urged to cooperate by giving full information. A prior census was done years ago, but the 1920 Federal Census removed the need then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Fire vehicle right of way order issued by DMV
The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles orders that it is unlawful to obstruct fire engines and other apparatus en route to a fire. Vehicles must yield to approaching fire apparatus when warned. Violations may lead to suspension or revocation of driving licenses. By order of E. Ausuis Batcuman, Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Denton Volunteer Fire Company
the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
E. Ausuis Batcuman
Store Your Sweet Potatoes With Short and Ca
A concise note advises storing sweet potatoes with Short & Ca for optimal freshness. It outlines a recommended method and timing to maintain quality, highlighting practical handling tips for home storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short & Co
Burrsville shower for Loflands at Maplewood farm
in Burrsville Mr and Mrs Clarence Lofland were honored with a miscellaneous shower at their Maplewood farm hosted by Harrington friends. Guests from Harrington Rhodesdale Wilmington Swarthmore and Philadelphia shared meals and gifts and joined stories of local visitors and forthcoming harvest events at Wesley M E Church.
Epworth League and community notes from Marydel area
Local residents attend Epworth League services in Greensboro and a convention in Smyrna. Families visit and host relatives in Wilmington Elkton Dover and Baltimore. Mrs N Smith recovers from illness and Wesley Walls visits relatives in Wilmington.
Community Club hosts County Federation events
The Ridgely News Letter reports a two session program with the County Federation of Women's Clubs next week. Morning events at the Methodist Church audience room include a luncheon at the new Church House. afternoon uses the Community Theatre for speeches, music, and readings promoting political education for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Federation of Women's Clubs
Methodist Church
Federation
Community Lyceum
Lyceum
Andersontown-Hobbs Club hosts vacuum demo meeting
Mrs Florence Love hosted the Andersontown Hobbs Community Club after noon with Miss Spafford present. A vacuum cleaner demonstration delighted members. November plans set with Mrs M Merriken. Various local residents visited, weddings and hospital news noted. The last tomatoes of the season were canned locally. Edward Towers began work in Haddonfield New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Love
Williston
Andersontown-Hobbs
Spafford
M. Merriken
Stella Stuart
Atlantic City
N. J
Earl Starkey
New York City
Nellie Williamson Reed
C.F. Crnmiius
McCorkle
Crisfield
Kev
Thomas Hood
Milton
J. D. Neal
George Henry
George Vincent
Delaware
William Chambers
William
Baltimore
Johnston
Christian Endeavor Service
Thomas
Son Hopkins
Howard Davis
Salisbury
BF. N. Smith
Kirwin Smith
Smith
Fred Smith
Edward Towers
Haddonfield
Henderson High Drama Club to stage Between the Acts at Eden Hall
Local news notes visitors and social visits across Intervale Maine Wilmington Marydel Cambridge and Philadelphia. The Henderson High Dramatic Club will present a play titled Between the Acts at Eden Hall this Saturday evening with admission listed at 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Humphrey
Canning House
J. O. Bernard
Intervale
Maine
Dramatic Club
Henderson High School
Eden Hall
Julia Spinka
New York
Irvin Kenton
Dorothy
Wilmington
Nathan Walls
Hickman Social Pleasures and Travel Plans
Hickman residents hosted a Sunday dinner for relatives from Philadelphia Greenwood and Denton among others. Helen and Margaret Stuat, Carl Andrews, Violet Harrington, Doretta Noble, Nora Wroten, and Helen Stuart were among those listed. Helen Stuart plans to study stenography at Galden College in Wilmington beginning Monday. Additional notes mention James Hayman and others visiting Trenton and Burrsville residents Will Peters and Starry Beck staying in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Noble
Paul MacCarthney
Philadelphia
Frank Stuat
Helen
Margaret
Greenwood
Samuel Andrews
Carl
Elmer Larrington
Denton
Henry Noble
Violet
Hanington
Isaac Noble
Doretta
Herman Hignutt
Mary Parker
Wilt Wroten
Nora
Flelen Stuart
Wilmington
Galden College
James Hayman
Chester Hayman
Cochran
Trenton
N. J
Edgar Breeding
Nellie Weight
Burrsville
Hester Brown
Will Peters
Starry Beck
Hickman
St Pauls Week Observed. Community Hall Plan Monthly
The report notes successful children week at St Pauls and progress in Sunday School. A monthly winter party is planned after a well received Community Hall event. Tomorrow services at St Pauls include Sunday School at 9 30 preach ing at 10 30am and 7 30pm Harris Chapel Sunday School at 2 pm.
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St Paul’s
St. Paul's Church
Harris Chapel
Connolly Gannon
Nellie Connolly
Connolly
George Rhodes
Newark
Del
Clerbert Stayton
Samuel Reynolds
J. A. Read
Ernest Emery
Jeanor Flowers
Lernice White
State Normal School
Towson
Sophie Uniwn
Gearpe Aton
G. FK. Brown
Baltimore
Francis Clarke
Madge Jump
Centreville
Queenstown
Harvest Home Sunday and St Pauls 65th at Hillsboro
Hillsboro church events mark Harvest Home Sunday on October 26 with 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 a m worship led by Rev S N Pilchard D D and a 6 45 p m Young People session followed by 7 30 p m evening service Wilmington Conference Laymen's Association president W Harry Jones will speak St Pauls Protestant Episcopal Church observes its 65th anniversary October 28 with a 12 30 luncheon by the Guild and a 6 30 p m service led by Rev James A Mitchell of Snow Hill The Middle Convocation will meet with the Hillsboro church on the 28th and events at Denton in the afternoon and evening invite community members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Bethlehem
Ritchie
Milton H. Roe
Greensboro
Caroline County
John K. Lynch
Lee Hignutt
Harry B. Mason
J. R. Downes
Preston
Newark
Del
Dowtne
A. Fletcher Sisk
Enoch George
Airs. Downes
EF. L. Hubbard
Wilmington
Baltimore
Cambridge
Carlisle L Hubbard
St. Paul's Church
Priscilla Todd
Lydia Martin
Ruth Jackson
Ridgely Theater
Federation
Ridgely Community Club
Methodist Episcopal Church
S. N. Pilchard
D. D
Lay Beaven
Denton
W. B. Sparks
Straughn
Ethel Sparks
Tyson Heather
Mildred Rambo
Marydel
Walter Stevens
Edward Stevens
Clara Evans
Thomas Nickerson
Douglas Evans
Sadlersville
Susie Thompson
Denton Fire Co
Hillshoro Community Club
Caroline County Federation
Ethel Holt
Eastern Star Lodge
Asbury Greaves
Albert Cahall
H. R. Covell
Wye M. E Church
Raymond Lilly
A. Vaun
G.tarbuttan
Calvin Dill
Easton
Harry Dulin
T. A. Kennard
Community Club Bazar
John Wothers
Caro Pugh
Grace Collins
Harrington
Charles Busteed
Centreville
Laura Wooters
H. W. B. Rowe
Lay Heaven
Everett Gale
Mildred Gale
Chestertown
Edgar Blanche
Blanche
George Stewart
Queenstown
Ed. Bowens
T. R. Seward
Elorace Fleming
Church Hill
Hillsboro School
Katherine Kline
Normal School
Towson
Raymond Evans
N. E. Knott
Mildred Tarburton
Sam Hopkins
Cordova
John Holt
Carrie Wooters
Harry Dailey
Cora Pippin
Rowe
Noble Jarrelland Family
Galdshoro
Social and entertainment notices from Smithville
Mr. and Mrs. William Parker entertained on Sunday guests including Mr. and Mrs. Norman Scott and family and Mrs. Ida Parker of Bridgeville. A Halloween social will be held at Smithville school on Thursday evening, October 40. The Ladies' Aid meets at Mrs. Herbert Bullock's home on Tuesday afternoon, October 28, & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Parker
Norman Scott
Ida Parker
Bridgeville
Smithville School
Ladies’ Aid
Herbert Bullock
Farm Bureau Essay Contest Sees 38 Enrollments in Caroline
Thirty eight Caroline county boys and girls have enrolled in the Farm Bureau Essay contest so far. The contest runs through schools with thirteen county prizes. The best essay from each county advances to the State Farm Bureau for a chance at a National prize a free trip to Chicago. The Maryland winner earns a free trip to the State Bureau meeting in Cambridge in January. Ridgely Farm Bureau Local plans its October 28 meeting with agricultural film showings and notes on finishing the Boys and Girls Dairy Calf Club. County directors set the annual county meeting for early December with a daytime business session and an evening banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Farm Bureau
County Farm Bureau
State Farm Bureau Office
National Farm Bureau
Chicago
Maryland
State Bureau
Cambridge
Ridgely Farm Bureau
Local Social Notes Daily Life and Visits
Ridgely residents and relatives enjoy weekend visits and travels in nearby towns. Mrs. Harry Swann and daughter Ellen visited Mrs. Earl Hammond in Wilmington. Mrs. J. C. Madara entertained sister Mrs. McCullough and children near Wittman. Mrs. Willard Jones went to Marydel due to her mother Mrs. Mary Moore’s illness. Mabel and Viola Jones and Elsie Matthews were in Greensboro. Margaret McCloud visited near Greensboro with niece Mrs. Ed Weaver. W. M. Wiley hosted Mrs. Lena Mutchler of Greensboro. Mary Detwiler spent the weekend with Mary Eaton of Queen Anne. Alice Flounders stayed with sister Mrs. Frank Stevenson. Andrew Mitchell harvested a sweet potato weighing five pounds five ounces. Red Cross canvass organized by Mrs. John Swing and helpers. Rev. George Fitz attended Synod at Gettysburg. Mrs. Harvey Sewell spent a week in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Denny Rhodes visiting Washington.
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Clarence Lofland
Maplewood Farm
Harrington
Will Simpson
Elmer Cain
W. E. Jacobs
David Harrington
Fred L. Masten
Cookman Creadick
Rhoda Simpson
Vertie Caball
Satie Wyatt
George Price
Sidney Delong
Ira
Bride
Felton
Jennie Lofland
Mary Melvin
Gilbert
Rhodesdale
Dollie Simpson
Trappe
Margaret Simpson
Clifford Raughley
Annie Raughley
Eddystone
Rachel Price
Wilmington
Lucy Pierson
Swarthmore
Mildred Porter
Marshalton
Clyde Wyatt
Marcus Hook
George Wyatt
Trarvey Fountain
Wesley M. E
E. N. Wright
Millard Collison Chart
Fred Powell
Christine
Harry Cheezum
Oliver
Tilghman Collison
Collingsdale
Denton
Maggie Hackett
Noah
W. T. Beauchamp
Beauchamp
Finn
Charles Brown
Cahall
Launa Cahall
Thomas Vownham
Wyoming
Alt
Thomas E. Cahall
Clarence Voss
Philadelphia
Voss
W. 11
Millard Collison
Edward Mitchell
Eliza Wooters
Amos Layton
Atlantic City
N. J
Alva Griffith
Roland
Harvey
Centreville
Clinton Neal
G. R. Neal
Williston
Ean Fountain
C. N. Fountain
Hazel Trice
Howard Shewbrooks
Jester Shewbrooks
Stanley Whitlock
Mabel
Misslizabeth Reed
Chester
Colby Laramore
Annie Shewbrooks
Epworth League
Greensboro
Goldsboro
Henderson
Marydel
Naomi Smith
Reginald Smith
Smyrna
B. RB. Kater
Price and
James
Elkton
William Standerson
J. O. Hummer
Frances
Betty
Ray Machen
Baltimore
Charles Jacobs
Oscar F. Morris
New York
F. S. Smith
Levi Everett
Malcolm Pritchett
Malcolm, Jr
I. N. Smith
T. H. Davis
Owen Moore
Newark
Cora Pippin
Anderson
L:ikton
Maude Hammer
John Cohee
Dover
W. G. Smith
Fflarry Sparks
Maryland
J. N. Smith
T. O. Ford
T. Tt. Davis
N. Smith
Wesley Walls
The
Reformed Church
Sewing Circle
Mla. Bracken
Irene Nett
Brackett
Margaret Swing
Mars
Tr. W. Jones
Elsie Matthews
Federation
Lyceum
Fred Flounders
Frank Flounders
Elizabeth Flounders
Fred Flounders, Jr
Maperstown
Melvin E. Wheatley
FE. L. Hubbard
Barratt’s Chapel
John W. Walls
Church Hill
J. P. Holsinger
Pottstown
Hiram Kenton
Harry Hemmmons
Edna Detwiler
Federalsburg
W. Porter
Mary Emma
Mary Ruth Blackiston
Chicago
Walter Mitchell
M. A. Marcader
John
Paul Hoffman
William Hibsons
Aridgeville
Carrie
Church of the Shethren
Graham
Harrison Elolsinger
J. J. Swing
Price's
James, Jr
Cambridge
Lew Lane
Irving
Charles Sams
Ed Morris
Charles Morris
Queenstown
Julia Carter
George Bullock
Mederalsburg
James Richards
John Pritchett
Harvey Bickling
Charles Clough
Leslie Meredith
Charles Shewbrooks
Thiureday
C. M. Wingate
Katie Downes
Kate Downes
Alu. Gooden
J. C. Gooden
Edith Richards
Maxine Goodwin
Grace Griffith
Marty Melvin
Harry Swann
Ellen
Earl Hammond
J. C. Madara
McCullough
Wittman
Willard Jones
Mary Moore
Viola Jones
Margaret McCloud
Ed Weaver
W. M. Wiley
Lena Mutchler
Mary Detwiler
Mary Eaton
Queen Anne
Alice Flounders
Frank Stevenson
Andrew Mitchell
Red Cross
John Swing
George Fitz
Gettysburg
Harvey Sewell
Denny Rhodes
Washington
PTA Meeting And School Bake Sale Notice
A PTA meeting is set for Wednesday October 29 at 3 30 p.m. at the school house to inspect new desks. A teachers bake sale will be held Saturday October 25 in the Wharton building with proceeds for the school. It also lists local residents visiting relatives and spending weekends in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent
Wharton
Lee Macomber and Son
Lima
N. Y
Macomber
T. B. Anaband
Felton
Charles
Roland Hoghes
Wilmington
George Sylvester
Omar Shively
J. W. Shively
Addie Jarrell
Rebecca Lane
Towson
Howard Branyan
Church program and community notices from a local paper
American Corner holds Christian Endeavor services each Sunday with last week’s topic The Church of Christ Its Organization and Aims led by Mrs Sallie Towers. Sunday October 26 topic Why is Law Enforcement Vital to Our Nation led by Mrs Olaf E Smith. Farm bureau meets Wednesday October 29 with movie pictures. Mrs George L Griffith returns from visit with Delaware and Pennsylvania relatives. Mr Ross Vasey and sons Ross and Harry visited Homer Vasey on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Church of Christ
Sallie Towers
Olaf E. Smith
Farm Bureau
George L. Griffith
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Mr. Ross Vasey and Sons
Ross and
Harry
Homer Vasey
Oyster suppers and community gatherings in Poplar Neck
The Poplar Neck Community Sunday School hosts an oyster supper at the schoolhouse on Tuesday October 28 with supper at 5 30 p m and tickets at 50 cents. The Preston school oyster supper follows on Saturday October 25 in the school auditorium with supper also at 50 cents. Visitors from Ridgely and Seaford stopped by local homes last week. Subscribe for the JOURNAL and get all the county news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar Neck
Preston School
School Community League
Norman Wilson
Jack
Harry Wilson
Sadie
Bessie Wilson
Ridgely
Charles Whiteley
Leona Davis
Seaford
Celia Kelley
Ela Whiteley
Democratic Meeting Draws County Audience at Palace Theatre
A large Denton crowd gathered at the Palace Theatre to hear Congressman T Alan Goldsborough of Maryland and Congressman William B Bankhead of Alabama discuss campaign issues. Henry R Lewis presided as Goldsborough praised Wilson era reforms and the Fed Reserve while Bankhead challenged administration shortcomings. Prospects for Democratic success seemed bright as the Federalsburg Orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Denton
T. Alan Goldsborough
Maryland
William B. Bankhead
Alabama
Harvey L. Cooper
Democratic State Central Committee
Henry R. Lewis
Lewis
Goldsborough
Wilson
Congressman Bankhead
Bankhead
Federalsburg
Orphans' Court Proceedings Reported Actions
In the Orphans Court Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Executors, guardians, and administrators filed inventories, accounts, and petitions. Probate was granted for Solomon Beulah and James Edward Todd estates, with appraisers named. administration letters issued for Elizabeth Beauchamp and Arrington Bar ding. sales, accounts, and releases approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West
Harper and Shawn
Edward E. Nuttle
W. Webster Kinger
B. J
Virginia Redmond
Harvey L. Cooper
Calvert C. Merriken
Floyd Briggs
Leon Biggs
Olin Briggs
Sylvester Cornish
Catherine Cornish
Solomon Beulah
Ida V. Smith
Charles G. Beulah
Solomon J. Beulah
Wilmore Green
James Edward Todd
J. Frank Todd
Clellie E. Turner
Charles B. Harrison
Susie E. Patton
Webster Blades
Lydia Nichols
Thomas J. Sisk
Jessie V. Burchard
Grace Sisk Barnette
Lawrence J. K. Blades
Minnie F. Sisk
Joseph F. Sisk
Orlando Patton
Albert W. Sisk
Herman Sisk
Gilbert Sisk
James H. Perry, Jr
W. Arthur Scully
Margaret N. Quinn
John P. Stafford
W. W. Quinn
James H. Chase
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the Local Department
Hallowe'en
Ridgely News
Hillsboro
Rachel Webster
Hurlock
Sadie Wothers
Blanche Smith
T. Sparklin
A. B. Cooper
Milford Kline
Edgar Blades
Gorman Mann
Hilda Ebhen
Christine Wilson
Belle Hubbard
Francis Beaven
James Stoan
Smithville
Farm Bureau News
Journal
Congressmen
Hallowe'en At
H. S. Cooper
Hallowe’en
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