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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1932

Page

5

Denton area sale notices and community notices mix

Local ads list dry cleaning 79c dresses, seed rye for sale, grapes and cucumbers for pickling, and pine for school pens. Public notices include store rental on Market Street, bake sale at Ford Garage, church services resume, eclipse weather notes, and a plan for a Chesapeake Bay Bridge loan pending RCFC approval with regional employment impact.

Nuttle Milling Co F. J. Wright W. J. Joiner Denton Concord C. A. Pentz Williston Road Market Street Denton Journal M. P. Church Ford Garage F. D. Zeigler Denton M. E Wolf M. E. Newnam Del-Mar-Va A. B. C. Journal Cedar School House Tuckahoe Rainbow Delicatessen Margaret A. Finn Denton Cleaners & Dyers Dark Horse F. W. Kirwan Christ Church Holy Trinity Greensboro St. Paul’s Church Hillsboro Leslie Dean Victor Dean Caroline County Farm Bureau Farmers and Merchants Bank Dean Federalsburg High School Golden College Wilmington R. O. Dean Elizabeth Handy Reconstruction Finance Corporation Chesapeake Bay Washington W. Roscoe Bonsal Chesapeake Bridge Company Bonsal Miller and Hart Island Bay Shore Park Tolchester General Assembly Congress Chesapeake Bay Bridge Company

Social News From Denton And Nearby Towns

Mrs J B Davis and Mrs T Alan Goldsborough attended a lawn party hosted by Dr and Mrs McEllroy at Doncaster on the Wye for the Easton district audition on August 25. The Denton M E Church Ladies Aid meet September 7 at Mrs Sallie Covey's home with several hostesses. Numerous local residents and visitors from Easton Baltimore Federalsburg and Wilmington appear in a long list of calls visits trips to Rehoboth Bermuda Long Bar Harbor and miscellaneous gatherings during late summer.

J. B. Davis T. Alan Goldsborough McEllroy Doncaster-on the-Wye McElroy Atwater Kent Easton Cleveland Smith Raymond Jump St. Michaels Holmes and Russell Chestertown Cora M. Pippin Elkton Susan Saulsbury Pippin British Isles France Columbia University Great Britain Wilbert Calloway Lena Barwick Washington Lavinia Barwick Baltimore Claude Howard Claude Jr Federalsburg Earle Love Williston Alice Pickett Andersontown L. A. Lewis Leslie Mary Leona N. J Lewis Sam Lewis Bermuda E. P. Roberts Elma Roberts New Jersey Roberts Denton M. E Myra Thawley White Mountains Twin Lakes Pocono Mountains H. B. Thomas Harris H. Thomas Denton Salisbury Wilmer Parker Joe Lee Philadelphia G. W. Beck George Rehoboth John L. George J. Carroll George Emory D. Kimmey Howard S. Hopkins Emory R. H. Bryant Walter Sparklin Petersburg Grace Thawley A. Y. Watters Long Bar Harbor E. Lynne Stevens Lacey Stevens Bessie Brown Wm. D. Uhler Memory Lane Heath D. Goldsborough Green Ridgely W. Long Rebecca Wheatley Wilmington Roland Wheatley Clarence Overend Sherwood Forest Howard Watters Helen Mumma J. Andrew Muncks G. Bye Sue Bye C. T. Williamson Wm. H. Lord Hobbs Emma Hatchett Dundalk J. Lester Everngain Maryanna Jessie Passapae J. H. Summerfield E. E. Wheeler Roland Chaffinch

Eastern Shore Christian Endeavor Retreat Held At Cefell Home

Miss Edith Towers led Maryland Christian Endeavor officers at a weekend retreat near Salis bury to aid lower Maryland societies in organizing unions. Towers presides over a Dorchester Tal bot Caroline union and heads the local M P Church society. Also noted are social visits and travels of local residents including engagements, hometown visits, and family trips across Delaware and Maryland.

Edith Towers Maryland Christian Endeavor Lee Cochran Smyrna Del E. Johnson York E. F. Withers Lacey Garey Baltimore Denton M. G. Freyer Miami Fis John Babb Media

Ridgely News: Obits and Community Events Rise

Mr. Benedict Weaver, 83, dies at home last Friday. funeral Monday with Rev. A. M. Rahn officiating. Interment in Ridgely cemetery. Survived by five daughters and a son. grandchildren and great grandchildren noted. Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Scully dies at 77. funeral at Ridgely home. interment in Denton cemetery. Mrs. Scully’s survivors listed. church member described. Dr. Charles Tindley preaches born again message at Boonesboro Camp. Community members attend demos, auditions, and picnics. Allen Brothers Wild West Show scheduled near Roger Ringgold’s for Ridgely Fire Company fundraiser. Various visits and social events noted. Lord, Gelletly, and Mitchell families mentioned. Lord, Kenton, and Kenton families cited. church services announced for next Sunday.

Benedict Weaver A. M. Rahn Soudertown Ridgely Cemetery Weaver Switzerland Bethlehem Mary Richline Maryland Greensboro Ridgely The Reformed Church Emmett Lord Denton Alfred Lord A. G. Keeneman Cordova Ernest Jones Harry Lobb Springfield Robert Weaver Sarah Elizabeth Scully Roy Tawes Denton Cemetery Ohio William Co Hee Mildred Samuel Nickerson Felton Jennie Nickerson Baltimore Scully Methodist Church Charles Tindley Philadelphia Boonesboro Camp W. E. Habbart Dover District Tindley Sarah Crouse Andrew Mitchell Edna Detwiler Franki Zeigler H. S. Halli Easton Fred Tales Olivia Larson Lena Hickman Crisfield N. A. Wallen C. H. Church Leo Gale Millington John Mattison Syracuse N. Y Daniel Davis Elsie Matthews Jack Wilson Orville Wright Alfred Gelletly Pealiquor Joe Roche Jr Mallory Winstead Edward Earl Sparks Ridgely Volunteer Fire Company Roger Ringgold Corkran Dover Frey Nathaniel Helen Louise Wilson Viggo Rathke Viola Jones Norman Wilson Delaware Elizabeth Alice Wilson T. C. Cahall Long Island Arthur Peacock Jamaica L. I Lizzie Perkins Tom Harry Towers Charles Starkey

Move Made To Oust Federalsburg Constable

A petition circulates among Federalsburg merchants seeking the removal of town constable Thomas L. Nichols over alleged misconduct Sunday involving Bill Jones a colored truck driver for J Edwin Rosser Jones was stopped at the colored ball park and allegedly struck in the face with a blackjack jailed and denied medical examination for intoxication Rosser reported the incident to Mayor Chambers and Officer Floyd Phillips a hearing was set for August 31 but postponed Nichols retains attorney W Brewster Deen of Denton as defense counsel

Federalsburg Thomas L. Nichols Bill” Jones J. Edwin Rosser Jones Jake McGee Nichols Rosser Mayor Chambers Floyd Phillips Knotts W. Brewster Deen Denton

Funeral for Mrs Nettie Love Mason Held in Erwin

The funeral for Mrs Nettie Love Mason 47 formerly of here and wife of Homer Mason merchant Tennessee was held on Tuesday August 28. She leaves a daughter three brothers and one sister Mrs Nora Howard near American Corner and others in Oak Grove Williston and Federalsburg. Attendees included Mrs Howard and son Claude Howard and daughter Mrs Gilbert Wright of Federalsburg. Nearby residents Olaf Smith family Eunice visited Wilmington. Mark Howard and C H Howard hosted them. W A Griffith spent time with nieces in Church Hill. Mrs Henry Garman and daughters visited Pennsylvania relatives.

Nettie Love Mason Erwin Tenn Here Homer Mason Tennessee Annie E. Love Langrell American Corner Nora Howard Howard Love Oak Grove William Love Williston Walter Love Howard Claude Howard Gilbert Wright Federalsburg Olaf Smith Eunice Wilmington duPont Mark Howard C. H. Howard W. A. Griffith Church Hill Henry Garman Pennsylvania

Connecticut Poultry Tour Visits Caroline County Plants

The fifth annual tour of the Connecticut Poultry Association, with sixty-five people in two buses, was a weeklong vacation and educational trip. They visited poultry plants in Greensboro and Preston during their Caroline county stop, were guided by W. H. Evans and local Poultry Association officers, and enjoyed refreshments at Eglantine Farms and Langmaid. The visitors expressed strong impressions of Caroline county and its poultry industry.

Connecticut Poultry Association Caroline County Pennsylvania Washington Mount Vernon Annapolis Delaware Valley Yorge W. H. Evans Caroline County Poultry Association H. T. Langmaid Eglantine Farms Greensboro H. H. Bieck Preston Connecticut

Little Jimmy Walker Resigns Over Heat Wave Pressure

New York figure Jimmy Walker resigns amid rising heat wave tensions. He cites heat as a burden and signals stepping down, noting public discomfort and political strain during the hot spell as a factor in his decision.

Jimmy Walker New York

Preston Mrs Rachel Baylor Hosts Bridge Parties

A series of social bridge gatherings is described with multiple hostesses and guests. Highlights include high scores for Mrs. J W Noble and gift presentations for Mrs Wrightson, plus notices of marriages, family visits, and local outings among Preston and Salisbury residents.

Community Notes From Baltimore Visitors and Local Trips

Harmony Mr. George Cook of Baltimore visits his aunt Mrs. Mary E. Duhadaway and his recuperating mother. they will return to Baltimore on Labor Day. Miss Elma Ellenberger and Mr. Howard Hayes, also of Baltimore, spend a week with Mrs. Duhadaway and Mrs. Annie Cook. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Todd report a fine time at the Mail Carriers Convention, enjoying a bay trip. Mrs. S. J. Hurst joined Mr. G. H. Rue on a motor trip to Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, to visit his aged mother. Mr. Charles Todd of Bridgeville has been a guest for the past week at the Hurst home. Mr. G. G. Wright and Mr. and Mrs. Wood of Easton spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Belle Dean. Mr. Mustard and Mrs. Helen Messick of Lewes visited Mrs. Messick’s parents on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Storey attended Laurel Camp on Sunday.

Rachel Baylor W. K. Wrightson H. M. Hollis J. Max Chambers J. M. Bowling Reese Deane J. W. Noble N. B. Wright Blanche Croll Eugenia Mary Reidy Virginia Fooks Inez Noble Wrightson George F. Fatherly Weirwood Emily James Douglas Preston Salisbury Isabelle Douglas Mr. Dutton Douglas R. C. Ledman J. R. Downes Dc. Corkran Mary Chambers Clyde Elzey E. B. Blades Maynard Lednum Ethel Baltimore Lednum J. F. Lednum Mary Dowding Mary Jean Noble Kushman Kleinfelter Williston James M. Bowling Washington Princeton N. J Phil Wright James M. Bowling Jr Bethany Beach Alfred Bradley Baldwin Irving Legates Wilmington Earl Legates Lloyd Cannon Jane C. Jackson Greensboro Frank Brockley Easton Hospital William Rieck Conover Crouse J. P. Harris New York City Hazel Wright H. B. Wright Katrina Smith New Jersey Helen Smith George Cook Mary E. Duhadaway Elma Ellenberger Howard Hayes Annie Cook H. C. Todd Bay S. J. Hurst G. H. Rue Waynesboro Charles Todd Bridgeville G. G. Wright Wood Easton Belle Dean Mustard Helen Messick Lewes Del

Burrsville Mite Society entertained at local home

The Mite Society of Union M. P. Church was entertained at Mrs. Powell Hopkins's home Friday night. Assisting hostess was Mrs. J. W. Price. Guests included Mrs. Bertha Pitcher and her son from Baltimore and Mrs. Bessie Chambers from Easton visiting Mrs. Emmao Satterfield.

Mite Society of Union M. P. Church Powell Hopkins J. W. Price Bertha Pitcher Small Son Baltimore Bessie Chambers Easton Emmao Satterfield C. N. Fountain J. W. Stevens Mary Murphy Concord Charlotte Chance Enos Cleaves Elmer Evans Philadelphia John Parris

Hillsboro Queen Anne wedding at Royal Oak

Miss Mary Jeanette Sharp of Hillsboro married Charles E. Sibley of Baltimore on Sunday at Royal Oak. The ceremony by Rev. J. A. Rood and Rev. Curtis was private with only family present. The couple will live in Baltimore after September first.

Royal Oak Mary Jeanette Sharp Hillsboro Charles E. Sibley Baltimore Edward Davis Copenhagen J. A. Rood Curtis Annapolis Sibley Margaret Saulsbury Pittsburgh Wm. F. Dickinson Margaret G. B. Stewart Frank Fleming Susie Thompson Norman Straughn Ella Pennington Richard Beaven Starr Sara Stelle Wilmington John Stelle John Holt Norman Clark Gladys Gale H. W. B. Rowe Ocean City Norma Hicks T. C. Schwaninger Ida Mason Helen Mason Hopewell Wayne Burton Lucian’ Linhart Millsboro Del Francis Rowe Depew Duffey Washington, D. C Chas. Jarrell Jack Ranson Larchmont N. Y Edith Lynch Cordova Chas. Fleming Anna Stevens Denton Milford Kline Albert Garrett Bowie Garman Mann Sharptown

Social Roundup Prolific Guests Visit Queen Anne and Nearby Hosts

Queen Anne hosts a wide circle of visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell Wilson of Easton, Mr. John Taylor and daughter Emily Jean of Wilmington, Mr. Vernon Clark, Mrs. Ida Jump of Hyattsville, and Mrs. Reynolds Murphy. Other guests include Mrs. Hicks Howard and daughter Rebecca from Baltimore visiting Mrs. Horace Morgan, with Juanita Howard returning to Baltimore. Byron Booker and Florence Booker have been visiting from New York State and Philadelphia respectively. Services at St. Pauls Church are noted, Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Smith return from vacation, Dorothy Jump visits Pocono Mountains, and Geo. Sam Lightner, Leela Burton, Wm. Burton, and Dora Sewell enjoy Atlantic City. Mrs. Martie Dashiell and daughter Marie from Salisbury visit E. B. Lightner. Mrs. Harry Ruter and Mrs. Sidney Pinder spend time near Easton. Horace Morgan and children visit Secretary.

Harry Clark Caldwell Wilson Easton John Taylor Emily Jean Wilmington Vernon Clark Ida Jump Hyattsville Reynolds Murphy Hicks Howard Rebecca Baltimore Horace Morgan Juanita Howard Byron Booker New York State Florence Booker Philadelphia St. Paul’s Church W. C. Smith Dorothy Jump Pocono Mountains Pennsylvania Fred Jump Geo Sam Lightner Leela Burton Wm. Burton Dora Sewell Atlantic City Martie Dashiell Marie Salisbury E. B. Lightner Harry Rutter Sidney Pinder

Smithville social notes from Federalsburg and Denton visits

Smithville residents Mollie Lyden Nora Henry and C R Neal visited Mrs Palmer Lare in Federalsburg on Wednesday. John H Lare with son Arthur and Harlan Clevenger with children toured Maryland towns last Sunday. Melvin and Hilda Mackerd stayed with Palmer Lare. Crabbing trip featured Neal Edmunds Henry and Mollie Lyden on Tuesday. Altha Lare and Elbert Turner were supper guests Thursday. John H Lare and sons Palmer and Arthur visited Seaford Tuesday. Bloomery Church service noted at 10 am. James Savitz Denton visit Tuesday. Palmer Lave family spent Sunday near Denton. Elizabeth Bullock visited Denton Monday.

Mollie Lyden Federalsburg Nora Henry Cambridge C. R. Neal Here Palmer Lare John H. Lare Arthur Harlan Clevenger Maryland Little Melvin Hilda Marie Mackerd Edmond Neal Altha Lare Elbert Turner Palmer and Seaford Bloomery Church James Savitz Denton Palmer Lave Elizabeth Bullock

Loving Remembrance of My Mother Mrs Griffith Aug 31 1932

In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother Mrs G L Griffith who departed this life four years ago today Aug 31 1932 If I could clasp your hand and see your happy face that meant so much to me Gone but not forgotten Sadly missed by her daughter Mrs Olas E Smith

G. L. Griffith Olas E. Smith

Repair Service for Any Sewing Machine by M. K. Newnam

M. K. Newnam advertises repair service for all sewing machines. Fast turnaround and expert tuning offered to restore performance, with emphasis on reliability and customer satisfaction.

M. K. Newnam

Worth Remembering on Fire Apparatus and Duty

A call to communities to invest in the best standard fire apparatus, stressing quality craftsmanship, reliability, and long term safety. The Denton Volunteer Fire Co. is praised for engines but needs new hose. members urged to pay honorary dues now to ensure better protection tomorrow.

Denton Volunteer Fire Co

Atwater Kent Auditions Held on Eastern Shore

The Eastern Shore Atwater Kent Audition at the New Theatre Easton chose firsts Miss Margaret Lee Nelson mezzo soprano Crisfield and Mr. Raymond Jump St Michaels, with second place for Miss Dorothy Johnson lyric soprano Chestertown and Mr. Joseph B Applegarth tenor Cambridge. Judges Odendhal Russell Dobson, organ recital by Jump preceded by Star Spangled Banner. Contenders listed include Jump Naugle Phillips Applegarth Bennett Hambury Harris Nelson Chatham Johnson Karge Neild Reidy.

Atwater Kent Eastern Shore New Theatre Easton Margaret Lee Nelson Crisfield Raymond Jump St. Michaels Dorothy Johnson Chestertown Joseph B. Applegarth Cambridge Lucien Odendhal Baltimore Felton Russell Pittsburgh Edgar, Dobson Odendhal Russell Trinity Cathedral Dobson Seventh Baptist Church Cleveland Smith Smith Wm. McBill‘roy Margaret Matthews Louise Russell Frances Hopkins Salisbury Rudolph Brown Rex B. Naugle Jr Allen Phillips Federalsburg Elmer J. Bennett Mardela Springs Robert E. Hambury Welloquin Charles J. Harris Jr Meredith Chatham Ann Johnson Mary Jane Neild Woolford Mary Noble Reidy Preston Evelyn Karge

Sunday Socials Span Several Towns in Area

Greensboro residents visited Mr and Mrs Thomas Edwards along with families from Felton Marcus Hook Wilmington Barnesboro and Baltimore during weekend gatherings. Miss Lucy Dingledine departed for training in Delaware Hospital Wilmington and John Harvey Coursey Jr stayed several days in Centreville last week.

John Maloney Ida Mae Dora Sylvester Charles Gibson Near Felton Oscar Kinnamon Ruthanna Marcus Hook Will Clark Samuel Jewell Jesse Gibson Betty Wyatt Town Thomas Edwards Geo. Stevenson Leslie Stevenson Ralph Sharp Wilmington S. Calvin Butler Joseph Rogers Mary McCall Elizabeth Bacha Barnesboro Sophia Howard Grandsdaughter Virginia Baker A. J. Urry Rehoboth Elizabeth Hughes N. A. Smith W. W. Wheeler Baltimore Lucy Dingledine Delaware Hospital F. B. Ellwanger Mildred Elizabeth Philadelphia John Harvey Coursey Jr Centreville

Red Headed Woman on Screen Stenographer Enters Film

Katherine Brush's popular novel about a stenographer who uses sex appeal is adapted with Jean Harlow in the title role. The film debuts Monday at the Federal Theatre, showcasing her fiery red hair.

Katherine Brush Jean Harlow Federal Theatre

Greensboro and Environs Socials and Visits

A long list of local residents and guests is noted, with many trips and gatherings. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Bastian, Mrs. Yocum, the Cour sey and Riddleberger families, Miss Lena, Mrs. Helen Edwards, and Rev. J. C. Ledbetter among others. Revels and visits span Laurel Camp, White Crystal Beach, Milton Del, Harrisburg Pa, Wilmington Del, and Ocean City Md, with many relatives and friends joining in Sunday and weekend outings.

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