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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1938

Page

9

Denton Area Hints at Labor Day Events and Notices

Labor Day includes Nuttle Lumber and Milling Co closures in Denton and nearby for a holiday. Local rentals advertised on Franklin Street and Riverton Avenue. Community notices cover church events, a Good Cheer Bible Class meeting, ice cream festival, and a Union M P Church supper. Funeral notices, wedding reports, and social news from Denton and surrounding towns conclude the item.

Mrs Margaret Greenlee Dies After Automobile Crash

Mrs Margaret Mitchell Greenlee aged 68 of near Denton died Monday night while being brought home from Emergency Hospital Easton after an auto wreck two weeks earlier. She leaves husband Benjamin injured but improving, two daughters and four sons, two sisters, four brothers, and was buried at Greensboro cemetery after funeral at Church of the Brethren in Denton.

Margaret Mitchell Greenlee Benjamin Greenlee Denton Easton Greenlee John Ireland Burrsville John Wooters Arthur Greenlee Hobbs Clarence Greenlee Greensboro Olan Greenlee Carlton Greenlee Annie Wooters Ridgely Ollie Detwiler Wilmington Andrew Mitchell Lee Mitchell Herman Mitchell Cecilton Clarence Mtchell Buffalo New York Church of the Brethren

Williston social notes highlight travel and visits

Mr E G Hood and nephew Howard Harron return to Indianapolis after a few days at Memory Lane. Mrs Willard C Todd and daughter Minnie Todd stayed with Dr and Mrs E Paul Knotts at their Rehoboth cottage. Mrs E E Wheeler to Baltimore after summer with sister Mrs Wm D Uhler. Ms and Mrs Wm Wheeler and family from Baltimore visit Mrs W D Uhler. Mrs Dorsey Nichols hosted Sunday School class at Silver Lake. Mrs A G Todd visited friends in Philadelphia last weekend.

E. G. Hood Howard Harron Indianapolis Memory Lane Willard C. Todd Minnie Todd E. Paul Knotts Rehoboth E. E. Wheeler Baltimore Wm. D. Uhler Wm. Wheeler

Merchants in The Journal Boast About Their Goods

Advertisers in The Journal claim prominence with bold claims while other sellers remain quieter, highlighting the paper as a marketplace and social hub.

Church Notices Resume Services Across Local Parishes

Denton M E Church restarts Sunday worship September 4 with Rev M S Andrews in charge. Sunday School at 9 45 and service at 10 45. no evening services that day. Episcopal and Catholic churches also resume fall schedules on September 4 with Holy Communion times and masses across Denton Ridgely Preston and nearby parishes.

Denton M. E M.S. Andrews Caroline St. Paul’s Hillsboro Holy Trinity Greensboro Christ Church Denton Concord Church Fellowship of Our Willinton Community Church Church of the New Jerusalem Preston Denton and Ridgely St. Elizabeth’s Church St. Benedict’s Church St. Benedict's Church

Local Social Notes from Marydel and Hillsboro

Marydel and Hillsboro residents hosted and visited kin this week. Mrs. Annie Cahall returned from Harrington to join sister Mrs. Mary Smith, while Dr. J. R. Smith entertained his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. Drummond, and granddaughter Florence. Many callers from Wilmington and Baltimore visited local homes, and farming notes report tomato crops steady despite heavy rains.

Harry Dailey Cora Pip- Pin Maud Hummer J. Tyson Heather Mary Rowe Hillsboro Annie Cahall Harrington Mary Smith J. R. Smith J. Drummond Florence Cumberland T. E. Heather Leonard Covell Rock Hall Wallace Stafford Virginia North Carolina Tennessee

Goldsboro Ladies Aid Plans Chicken and Oyster Supper

The Ladies Aid and the town of Goldsboro will host a chicken and oyster supper in the assembly hall on Thursday night September 8 from five to eight o'clock with a fifty cent price. Local visits include Mrs Belle Riggin and daughter Miss Grace of Wilmington guests of Mr and Mrs W J Murphy, and several residents returning from a two week stay at Rehoboth. The monthly missionary meeting was held at the parsonage with Rev and Mrs Fred Holden. Mrs Harvey Dill and her son from Harrington spent days with her mother Mrs Kate Jones. Florence Boyd of Philadelphia visits sister Mrs Noble Dhue. Mrs Irvin Voshell of Dover visits her mother Mrs Virgie Cartwright. A number traveled to Atlantic City on Sunday. Mrs Yonker of near Harrisburg PA visits daughter Mrs Yoder.

Nuttle Lumber and Coal Co Franklin Street Denton Fred R. Owens Mark Smith Riverton Ave Second St Rehoboth Del R. H. Stafford & Son Burrsville Wright Harry Clark Market St Camden Denton High School D P W. K. Cumming J. Kemp Stevens Good Cheer Bible Class Denton M. E. Church W. O. Ledman N. D. Richards Emma Hyde Hickman M. E. Church Ladies of Union M. P. Church Lewis Salisbury Charles F. Brown Caroline Smith Harvey Smith American Corner J. Virgil Moore Buria Evergreen Democratic Club Eastern Shore Holly Democratic Club Wicomico John W. Langford Evergeen Democratic Club Roosevelt Z. W. Quillen Wyoming Quillen J. Harvey Preston, Md Zedee W Clara Sparks Lloyd Dagsboro Elwood Short Roy McBride Wilmington Matthew Ralston Will Gay Boothwyn Barratt’s Chapel Friends’ Church Preston Nellie Pearl Willis Fowling Creek Mill Pond Harmony William Penn Willis Nellie Gullette Willis Federalsburg Hampstead Carroll County Miss Willis Herman Layton Emerson Penn Willis William O. Willis Penn Everett Willis Cambridge Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church Easton Maryland Dorothy Elizabeth Hull William L. Hull William S. Norris Jr William S. Norris Essel P. Thomas Harry Nevius Trappe Gordon Dexter Shinners Brookline Mass C. Frederick Norris G. Daniel Crouse P. Evans Cox Thomas F. Shockley Norris Lake George New York Aurora St Gootee S. Roe Earle J. Cohee Louise Whitford Cornelius Galvin Chester Burton Roe Lacy T. Pepper Mildred Joyce Hillsboro Frances Hill Ridley Park M. E. Church Sallie Covey Howard Melvin Malcolm Melvin S. S. Stavangerfjord Europe Bergen Norway Edgar Butz Sr Boston G. H. Rue Edgar Jr Serena May Rue Ella Downes Mary DeWeese Hattie Dukes Hudson Saratoga Clarence A. Sennett George Wiggand Phyllis Philadelphia Jack Watterson Jackie Jos. B. Blough Catonsville Bobby Peggy Agnes Case Blough J. E. Ellwanger Baltimore C. E. Brown Bridgeville Eula Middleton Ruth Holsinger Ladies Aid Goldsboro Belle Riggin Miss Grace W. J. Murphy Fred Holden Harvey Dill and Son Harrington Kate Jones Florence Boyd Noble Dhue Irvin Voshell Dover Virgie Cartwright Atlantic City W. F. Clark Annabel Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Norman Seward Harold Breeser Breeser Morton Bennett Leonard Bennett Louise Quillen Myrtle Bennett Pottsville S. S. James New York City W. E. Cartwright McGinnes Theodore Cartwright Robert Steffy Elma Andrews Canton Ohio Wallace Jones J. H. Thornton Kate Downs Cheswold Katherine Montague T. A. Montague Lula Marvel David Marvel Mary Kimble Anne L. M. Jones Charles Nichols Greensboro Wm. Phillips Walter Buck Harry Gough Anna Moore Downes’ Chapel Lewis Shelton Suthersville Dora Melvin Edith Sutherland and Sons Carroll Meredith E. Y. Williams Pearl Jones James James Pratt Lenape Park Ed. Thomas L. A. Gooden

In Memoriam for Louisa J Thawley Thawley Family Notice

In loving remembrance of our dear wife and mother Louisa J Thawley who was suddenly called to her heavenly home April 6 1938 six months ago. Through many years we traveled life’s pathway together sharing our sorrows and joys but God called you home Where there’s no heartaches to annoy. Husband George W Thawley. Suddenly called to your heavenly home Where there’s no pain or sorrow At rest in that circle around the throne You’ll welcome us in that morrow Daughter Carinne.

Louisa J. Thawley George W. Thawley

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Visits

Mrs. Lizzie Morris of Stroudsburg visited cousin Mrs. Rachel McKenna. Many relatives and friends from Centreville, Sadlersville, Wilmington, Newark, Buckman Village, Maplewood, and other towns gathered around guests and family arrivals. Church supper planned, and multiple trips to Rehoboth, Easton Hospital, and various home visits noted with numerous names and locations.

Health official urges vaccinations and checkups for entering school

Dr Riley of the Maryland State Department of Health advises parents with five and six year olds to obtain a complete medical exam including vision and hearing, and dental checkups. He stresses vaccinating against smallpox and diphtheria, noting smallpox cases are rare and diphtheria protection rises through clinics and doctors. He urges immediate diphtheria toxoid vaccination if not yet provided.

R. H. Riley State Department of Health Maryland Baltimore City

Community House hosts Ladies Aid supper planned for October

Mrs J A Willoughby hosted the Ladies Aid at the Community House on Wednesday. They decided to hold a supper in October with Mrs J H Dandy to entertain in September. Marriage of Evelyn Gertrude Slaughter to Thomas Leonard Schuyler held at the parsonage by Rev H H Schau er last week. Guests include Washington and Dover residents and local families. First quarterly Caroline Charge conference set for Sept 6 at Thaw ley's M P Church. Recoveries and visits noted among local households.

J. A. Willoughby J. H. Dandy Evelyn Gertrude Slaughter Thomas Leonard Schuyler H. H. Schauer Howard Davis Washington F. E. Davis Ocean City Preston Abbott Dover Frank Massey Frederica C. V. Clark Virginia Randall Emma Larkin Baltimore Caroline Charge Thawley's M. P. Church G. L. Blades Harlan Blades Burrsville F. N. Smith Kathleen Whitman Belleville Anderson Redden Near Ridgely F.N. Smith Harry Allen B. B. Allen Western Maryland College

Local Social News Highlights From Wayne and Nearby Areas

Ridgely Headley Jr. returns home after weeks with grandfather I T Saulsbury in Wayne Pa. Mrs Paul Hemmons and daughter Mary Lang visit Centreville relatives. Edna Detwiler in Ocean City with sister Mrs A G Gelletly of Pealiquor. Addie Wilson and Caroline Redden call on Mrs Walter Moore and Miss Clara Powell in Denton. Mr James Turner of near Felton visits sisters Mrs Will Cannon and Miss Annie Turner. Mr and Mrs Samuel Bear travel from Baltimore for a later return for treatment. William Marvel and Thompson Swing families visit Norfolk Va. Thelma Bowman hosts Sunday School class dinner. Mrs Harold Hatfield of Georgetown visits Florence Thompson. Paul Hardie and son return from North Carolina visit with his relatives. Mrs Robert Smith visits daughter in Annapolis.

Robert Headley Jr Wayne, Pa I. T. Saulsbury Paul Hemmons Mary Lang Centreville Edna Detwiler Ocean City A. G. Gelletly Pealiquor Addie Wilson Caroline Redden Denton Walter Moore Harold Hatfield Georgetown Florence Thompson Paul Hardie North Carolina Robert Smith Annapolis Homer Stufft Louella Lucy Jane Roberta John Andrew Wilmington Delaware Hospital Andrew Veda Hubbard Philadelphia Charles Adams Near Town James E. Fahey Pauline Adams Washington Ohio Niagara Falls Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Fahey and Miss Adams Irma Grier Penn’s Grove N. J Oscar Nichols Sallie Nichols Nichols Samuel Elliott Reading Charles Jackson Edgar Anderson Bridgeville Lloyd Cannon Preston Ruth Jackson Princess Anne Mary Jackson Robert Joiner Mae Sutton Sallie Horsey Greensboro-Denton James Pippin Fifer’s Hospital Ridgely Calvin Lister J. H. Jordan Anna Wieneke Edwin Lentz Baltimore Charles Wieneke Irving Lane E. Cagle Elton Louisiana Louise Lane Nellie Lane J. E. Weaver Freeborn Ellwanger Carlton Carter Wallace Harper Harold Alexander Eleanor Emma Edwards Goldsboro Annie Edwards George Slaughter Roy Slaughter Marie Cohee Geo. Mitchell Betterton John Stonesifer Howard Dave Stonesifer Westminster Charles Rich E. L. Bennett Jr Linwood Luther Bennett Oscar Kinnamon Ruthanna Charles Castlebaum Donald Collins Marcus Hook Ida Clark Carl Nichols Henry Shaltie Henderson Wildwood Wilson Jackson Newark Claudine Rawlings H. C. Rawlings Jeane Walter Shields Cheswold Del Betty Bennett Greensboro A. E. Shields Ernestine Carroll Marcella Smith Davis Bishop Edward Nichols Atlantic City Harry Knox Marvin Chick Engram Smyrna James Pinder John Wyatt Sara Woodward Eleanor Taylor John Lynch Seaford George Mitchell Jr West Grove William Morgan Lucille Charles Walls Barbara Brintha Smith Harrington N. A. Smith Fred Shulties Rosalie Spence Oak Orchard Frank Asilton Lewishton Wye Mills Charles Nichole Will Phillips Alfred Blackburn Alfreda Anna Jane Templeville Herman Cohee Marydel Cohee John Cohee Harry Corkran R. E. Russell Peggy Smith Temple Smith Pearl Dill Felton Lacey Wilson Michael Ash

Hillsboro-Area Social Guests and Family News

Hillsboro residents reported visits from multiple guests across states, with several families hosting and entertaining. Notable mentions include Mr. and Mrs. William Gamble of Staten Island and Mr. and Mrs. Norval C. Armstrong of Wilmington, plus numerous relatives visiting from Maryland New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Henderson and area residents attend social, visiting events

A long list of locals and guests visited Rehoboth and Wilmington venues last weekend. W. F. Clark hosted a Met Life meeting and banquet while families, friends, and relatives from Philadelphia, New York, Dover, Greensboro, Pottsville, Lenape Park, and Canton gathered for visits and funerals.

Local Families Enjoy Weekend Visits in Maryland and Virginia

Smithville residents Mr and Mrs John Taylor and son Jackie visit relatives in Washington and Silver Spring and tour Luray Caverns and Skyline Drive. Glenolden Pennsylvania family of L N Spence and son Joseph travel to see mother Anna Spence with Genevieve Cox in West Philadelphia. Other families visit relatives in Easton Greenwood and Oak Orchard Del. Nuttle Lumber promotes chicken house shavings products.

John Taylor Jackie Blaine Bullock Elizabeth Washington Silver Springs Luray Caverns Virginia L. N. Spence Joseph F. Spence Glenolden Genevieve Cox West Philadelphia Anna Spence Closson Easton Orland Closson Charles Kenton Hammond Lubber Fred Krueger Ernest Gadow Preston Roy Newell Harlan Clevenger H. Hitchens Greenwood Leonard Williamson Oak Orchard Del

Preston Fishing Fair grand contest draws many locals

The annual Fishing Fair Grand Contest at Rock Hall drew at least forty Preston participants with several trophies awarded. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Blades for best decorated boat, Mrs. A. Fletcher Sisk for the largest trout, and A. Fletcher Sisk for the third largest rock. Fletcher Jr. won for the boy under 12 who caught the largest fish. Gov. Harry W. Nice visited via the State yacht du Pont and joined Mayor Howard W. Jackson and other state leaders at the event.

Rock Hall Preston A. T. Blades A. Fletcher Sisk Howard W. Jackson Fletcher Jr Harry W. Nice du Pont Land Millard E. Tydings T. Alan O'Goldsborough Herbert R. O’conor Lansdale G. Lasseer William S. Gordy Rehoboth Beach H. M. Hollis E. B. Brodes Sherman Griffith Mildred Griffith Erna Courson Hattie le Compte D. J. Vickers Moe Fooks Katie Parker Harlan Davis Frank Langrell Mildred Marie Perry Harrington Denton California Oregon Washington J. L. Gallagher Baltimore Frederick Gallagher Maryland National Association of Postmasters Chas. F. Noble Jr Howard Holden Elmer Flaharty John Engerman Ocean City B. C. Phelps Corbett, Md Greensboro Paul van Dyke Peggy Wm. Croll Hickman Lois Ruark L. W. Noble S. B. Winram Strang Maine G. C. Carmine E. T. Moore Edward Virginia Savage Josephine Gallagher Rebecca Blades H. C. Todd National Rural Carriers Association Tess Proctor O’connor A. R. Poole Billy J. H. Stieff Atlantic City N. J Jean Tubman Cambridge Agnes Tubman A. M. Willey Manette J. A. Proctor Berkeley Springs W. Va Burton Proctor Sr Jane Cannon Enoch Nuttle Federansburg Bill Duggan Aberdeen Luke Amato Howard Harris Easton Jean Kauffman Dorothy Osteen

Milford hosts relatives and church group gathering notes

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Blades and Mildred Stenger with Hillsboro and Houston visitors were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Brown Thawley in Milford at a Rehoboth Beach cottage. The Mite Society of Union M. P. church gatherings and Wesley Church festival raised funds. Frances Truitt returns from Camden. Dean Fountain visits grandparents. Rachel James stays with kin. Del Maor Va Camp attended by Stafford and Singer family.

Edgar Blades Mildred Stenger Hillsboro Lillian Wilson Houston Del Robert Stafford H. A.porter John H. Thawley Brown Thawley Milford Rehoboth Beach Dean Fountain Chester C. N. Fountain Mite Society of Union M. P Harry Porter Wesley Church Henry Stafford John Singer Del-Maor-Va Frances Truitt Camden N. J Rachel James

Lemon Chiffon Pie with Gelatin Meringue

A recipe for Lemon Chiffon Pie serves 6 to 8. It describes soaking gelatin in cold water, beating egg yolks with sugar lemon juice and rind until light, cooking to custard consistency, adding dissolved gelatin, cooling, then folding in whipped egg whites with remaining sugar, finishing in a baked shell with whipped cream topping.

Greensbor o and Its Environs

Local notes recount family visits and journeys across Delaware and nearby states. Mr and Mrs Homer Stufft host relatives. Delware Hospital training for Louella. numerous aunts uncles and cousins visit Ocean City Wildwood Seaford and Henderson. births announced at Fifer's Hospital Ridgely and families gathering on Greensboro Denton highway.

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the Local Department The Journal Dentonia Theatre Mrs Margaret Greenlee Williston Emma Gooden Bess Cleaver John Gooden Bob T. D. Garrison Floyd Moore George Moore Logan Mail Mariner Scotten Will Walls Herbert Ward Elmer Bowdle Laura Glass Herbert Butts Kitts Hammock John Stafford Memoriam Carinne Lizzie Morris Stroudsburg Rachel McKenna Leonard Dean McKenna Martha Welch Minnie Voshells James Voshell Agnes Mabrey Sadlersville Beulah Smith Jack Quillen Claymont Fred Friedel Jack Jr Bernice Friedels Howard Stark Doris Buckman Village John Swing Orrell Saul Price Jackson Nan Rutter Robert Webb Annie Jones W. H. Valliant William H Neta Lou Eleanor Hope Bellevue Frank Kramer Herbert Keeneman Mulford Swing Leon Spear James Wilson Richards Luff Leroy Detwiler Richardson Park Easton Hospital Irving Jr Cagle Lew Lane Lane’s Lake Charles Walter Bennington Elsie Franklyn Elsmere Norman Wilson Frank Klotz Ed Stevens Adella Harry Laird Page Jones Fred Voshell Will Ewing Virgie Sparks Ella Swann Ellen Charles Whitmore Seabun Fla Pennsylvania Charles High Albert Saulsbury West Chester Harold Fountain Richard Emma Jackson Gernet Railroad Avenue State Road Ben Greenlee Mabel Ludwig Second Street Smith Jaqueline Saulsbury Hagerstown Hospital Gabrielle Boon Jarrell William Jarrell William Richard Fountain Arthur Scully Sussex Bahney George McGough Charles Hammond Frank Matthews Ida Cooper Clara Seward Stella Diefenderfer Maud Charles Thomas Kent Island O. B. Reed Fred Hakenfoss Morton Holsinger Prospect Park Tuckahoe William Gamble Staten Island N. Y Norval C. Armstrong Mary Whitcraft H. R. Covell Elwood Fleming Laura Virginia Allen Hicks Miss Hutchinson Cordova William Morris Avery Story Crumpton Harry R. Covell Oscar Clark Hugh Duffey Clark Layman Redden Roger Charles Jarrell William Ellis A. N. Todd J. E. Bramble Francis Beaven George Francis Beaven II Fifer Hospital William Thompson Bernard Kibler Milford Kline Nancy Jane Kline Charles Foust William Sherwood Warner Brashears St. Augustine Florida Norman Hicks and Sons James Sherwood Bill W. E. Taylor Richard Beaven Herbert Beaven Smithville Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co Wspappy
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