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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1937
Page
5
Readable notices list sales including corn cutter and Frigidaire, apartments for rent, a 90 Leghorn hens sale, and farm goods. Community items name church meetings, chamber events, Sunday School, bake sale for charity, and a large Maryland State Fair preview with Timonium entries and prize funds exceeding 20 thousand dollars.
Miss Anna Frances Seward daughter of T Frank Seward and Mrs Seward Ridgely married Peter Frank Hoffman Jr in Washington Memorial Chapel Valley Forge. The bride a former Caroline High School teacher, and the groom a math head at Bridgeport High School were joined by family in a small ceremony. Numerous social notes follow about local visitors travels and family events.
Church notices list Denton M E and Denton M P services this Sunday with Sunday School at 9 45 and sermons at 10 45 and 8 00 pm Promotion Day September 26 and Rally Day October 3. Episcopal and Brethren churches in Caroline County schedule Holy Communion sermons and vesper services. Burrsville and Wickman readings. St Elizabeth and St Benedict Masses noted with confessions times.
Betty Crocker outlines practical lunch box ideas for busy families. She recommends versatile sandwiches, varied fillings with eggs cheese and vegetables, and portable items like baked apples and custard. The piece notes a need for thermos bottles and cites USDA Bulletin 712 on School Lunches.
In sad remembrance of my father R H Love who departed this life six years ago on September 9 1931 I often wonder if an earthly father like mine could be found God is good true and kind No other friend like Him we find If we be true this Friend we'll find The son Fred BR Love notes the loss and recalls his father’s character and faith.
Mrs Clinton G Swayne and Mr and Mrs George D Stevenson of Philadelphia have been guests of Mr and Mrs W E Collins The Grove Ladies Aid will hold an oyster supper on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings September 14 and 15 Everyone is welcome
Miss Anna Frances Seward married Peter Hoffman Jr in Washington Memorial Chapel Valley Forge on August 28 at 11:30 AM officiated by Rev Francis Kirwan. Attendants were Ruth Carlisle Geraldine Lapham and Lewis Hoffman. They will reside at 1220 Linwood Ave Norristown. Funeral services for Mrs Lida Seward Gibson held in Felton Del. Survived by son Harry Gibson and daughter Mrs J J Bunting. Interment Sadlersville. Engagement announced Helen Tennent Mallett to John Landers Jones of Ridgely. Jones a UC class of 1933 graduate with Dollar Steamship Line on President Lincoln. many local visitors and visits noted. church events and Society meetings scheduled through fall.
The Eastern Shore League opens its Shaughnessy playoffs with first facing third and second facing fourth in best of three series. Five clubs Easton Salisbury Cambridge Centreville Federalsburg seek championship, with one eliminated before round robin begins. Rosters may rise to 18 under a National Association ruling.
The Pennsylvania Railroad begins limited operation of a new Roomette sleeping car on overnight and long distance trains between New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Pittsburgh, Chicago and other cities. Each car holds 18 private rooms with a single bed, toilet facilities, air conditioning, and individual controls, transforming into a daytime sitting room. The Roomette is part of a forthcoming lightweight, high comfort fleet planned for through east west routes, promising improved speed and safety.
Mrs Sallie Nichols and Mrs Anna Frampton spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs James Pinder. Mr and Mrs W B Moore of Wilmington were week end guests of Mrs Brady Baggs. Miss Lena Santa of New York City visits Miss Beverly Goldsborough. Elbert Riddleberger visited his uncle and aunt in Philadelphia. Alvah Dobson of Washington visited family here. Miss Louise Langrell spending time at Hotchkiss Virginia.
A long list of social visitors and hosts from Greenwood Del to Cambridge Md and beyond are noted. Residents and guests include Rev Chas Spry, Mrs Chas Spry, Mrs Nora Wroten, Mrs Harry Jones, Miss Helen Ralph, Mrs Maud Walters, Mrs Wick Brown, Miss Frances Fisher, and others visiting Philadelphia Wilmington Baltimore Ridgely Ardmore and Delmar.
Mrs. Emmett Barton and family visit Baltimore with Mrs. Cannon joining for a stay. Baltimore guests include Claude Howard and Bobby visiting Horace Morgan. Mrs. Robly Hackett, ill, is sent to Baltimore hospital for treatment. Mrs. Eveland has surgery at Easton Emergency. Salisbury and Wilmington visitors spend weekends with local relatives. Edward Barton and daughter from Centreville visit B. C. Barton.
The children and grandchildren of Mr. Will Chance held their annual reunion at Garland Lake on Sunday August 22. Daughters include Mrs. Enos Cleaves and Mrs. Frank DeFord who spent part of his last years with him. Other children live in Baltimore Wilmington Georgetown Pa and near Preston Md. Mary Smith of Washington and Mrs. Sylvan Ash of Dover visited their parents Everett and Mrs. Smith early this week. Mrs. Harvey Griffith of Chester is visiting her parents the Garrets. Ernest Knotts and children of Chester were guests of J. W. Price. Mrs. Brown Thawley of Milford spent Tuesday with Mrs. Henry Stanford. Mrs. James Lewis hosts her sister from Western Maryland.
Ridgely residents Mr and Mrs Sam Pippin of Wilmington were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J M Swing. Mr and Mrs W M Wiley visited Mr and Mrs Harold Brown in Goldsboro on Sunday. Mrs Eno Ziegler of Florida recently visited her sister Mrs A J Mitchell. Miss Virginia Holsinger has a position as teacher near Annapolis. Dr and Mrs J S Fifer were Baltimore visitors on Wednesday. Mr M H Thomas and family were Rehoboth visitors on Sunday. Miss Addie Griffin spent the weekend with friends in Oxford. Mrs Fred Flounders has been on the sick list this week. Mrs Mary Knott has been visiting in Virginia.
Miss Sadie Devore and Blanche Stetler from Philadelphia called on Mr and Mrs Fred Fountain Sunday. O Handy of Federalsburg visited C W Adams family Sunday afternoon. Thurman Fountain and Mrs Fred Fountain shopped in Salisbury Saturday. Earle Robinson staying with her parents Mr and Mrs John Adams. Sunday School at Bloomery next Sunday at 2 with preaching at 3. Earl Collins hosted her father and brother weekend. Earl Adams's wife visiting sister Mrs Harrison Trice.
A long list of social visits, guests, trips, and engagements spans Rehoboth and nearby towns. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wright, Mary Wright, H. B. Wright Jr., Miss Josephine Berry, Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Cannon, and many others from Beltsville Philadelphia Bridgeville Cheswold and Baltimore.
SMITHSON Mr. James Perry aged 75 years died at his home Monday afternoon after a weeks illness. He was well liked by all who knew him. Survived by one son Charles L Perry and two daughters Mrs Charles Hopkins and Mrs Henry Burrows. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Smithson Church with interment at Easton cemetery. Also update on Mrs Ernest Dukes recovering from a broken ankle. Visiting relatives include Mr and Mrs Clinton Carroll and family of Bethlehem and Mr and Mrs Joseph McCarthy and son and Mrs L Eckley of New York. Mr and Mrs A Willoughby had relatives from Trenton. Mr and Mrs Fred Quidas recently visited son-in-law and daughter in Philadelphia. Miss Ethel Irene and Bertie Quidas visiting in Philadelphia.
Among the visitors at Atlantic City on Sunday were Mrs. Agnes Meredith, Mrs. Augusta Gruwell, Misses Elsie Hohmann Phyllis Shewbrooks Betty Montague, Messrs. Henry Shultie H L Pippin and James D Jones. Mr and Mrs Allan Sweeney and daughter of Yeardon Pa spent the week end with Mr and Mrs E C Gooden. Mr and Mrs A B Cohee and children of Harrington were guests of Mr and Mrs A B Cohee on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Winfred Gooden and son of Milford spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W E Stubbs. Mr J B Medford and Mrs James P Medford visited relatives in Schaghticoke N Y last week. Mr and Mrs Cordeen Cooper entertained many friends and relatives at dinner on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Henry Marvel and sons of Goldsboro visited Mr and Mrs J B Medford on Sunday. Miss Anna Haesslner of New York City is visiting her sister Miss Alice Haesslaer.
The Caroline County Orphans Court met on August 31 1937 with Judges Towers Handy and Dennis. Actions approved included inventory and appraisement of Henrietta Gibbs estate by J Virgil Moore administrator, sale report of William E Scott estate by Wesley Thawley executor, petition serving order for guardian, distribution account by Minnie R Woshell executrix, and inventory by Lulu E Meredith executrix. John Baylor represented in petition.
The August meeting of the Ladies Aid of the M P Church at Choptank was held at the home of Mr and Mrs J F Spence with fair attendance and a pleasant evening. The next meeting will be at Mrs O C Blades home on September 7 in the evening. Members are urged to attend and participate in society activities.
Joseph S. Edwards aged 75 dies at home after six week illness of heart trouble. He was a retired farmer who moved to Greensboro 17 years ago and is survived by eight sons and four daughters. Funeral held Monday at 2 PM with Rev. Jump and others officiating. interment in Greensboro cemetery. The piece also lists numerous local visits, travels, and social events, naming many residents and towns visited, with several church and school connections and ongoing community activities.
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