Local notices span rentals sales and community updates
Classified items include a Denton apartment for rent, a bicycle for sale, farm seed hay offerings, pullets for sale, and wood. Community notices cover a turkey supper, primary election results, Red Cross fundraising, Civil Service training, naval technician training, church missions itinerary, and a public hearing on a Chesapeake City ferry project. Named people, firms, and places include Emily F. Johnson, Nuttle Milling Co, Wm. M. Garey, Strickland's, Paul Brittingham, Stephanie Ford, Lucille Bailey, Miss Ella Carter, and Gov. McKeldin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily F. Johnson
Denton
McKenna Beauty Shop
Journal
Nuttle Milling Co
Phone
New Hampshire
Wm. M. Garey
Greensboro
Jr. O. U. A. M. and Daughters of America
Preston
Price
McKeldin
West
Collins
Marshall
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Strickland
Paul Brittingham
Red Cross
Court House
Paul W. Finn
United States Army
Stephanie Ford
Lucille Bailey
Ella Carter
Roland Chaffinch
Fred Covey
Louise Dukes
Alan Goldsborough
Blanche Hobbs
Kate Johnson
Walter Johnson
Wallace Keys
Owen Knotts
Austin Murphy
Harry Nuttle
Norman, Raleigh
Layman Red
Greenly
U. S
Naval Training Station
Norfolk
F. B. Godfrey
Florida
New York
Women’s Division of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Peninsula Conference
W. W. Sharp
Harrington
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Godfrey
Methodist
Easton
Edward Z. Collings
Christ Church Chestertown
Ebenezer Church
Grace Church
Cambridge
David J. Ward
War Department
Engagement of Merlyn Kern to Lieut Collins
Mrs Clarence J Kern of Tuckahoe Neck announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Merlyn Kern to Lieut Eldred L Collins son of Mr and Mrs Glenn A Collins of Coleridge Nebraska The couple met in Yellowstone Park in 1940 and plan a future after her FBI secretarial work in Baltimore He is with the 402nd Battalion Engineering Dept stationed at Fort Blanding Fla Also noted are birthday celebrations and various social visits across Denton community life with guests from Philadelphia Germantown and Maryland locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence J. Kern
Tuckahoe Neck
Merlyn Kern
Eldred L. Collins
Glenn A. Collins
Coleridge
Nebraska
Kern
Lieut. Collins
FBI
Lieut Collins
402Nd
Fort Blanding
Fla
F. A. DeFord
Arthur Armstrong
Wilma Lee
T. J. Turkington
National Federation of Womens Clubs
Fort Worth
Texas
Davis
Maryland
Harriet Bless Butler
Julianne Reynolds
St. Mary’s Seminary
Sylvia Klein
Louise Chaffinch
Eloise Downes
Barbara Fitzgerald
Jean Reynolds
Duke University
Durham
N. C
Wilmington
Lacy Alford
Newark
Del
Katherine Spence
Anna Spence
William Dill
Smithville
Clarence Atkinson
Marie Pentz
Bernardsville
N. J
C. A. Pentz
Rehoboth
Miriam Atkinson
Stanley Jaeger
Germantown
S. H. Krabill
Church
Baltimore
Gerald M. Pine
Pat
Jenny
Atlantic City
William H. Deen
Charleston
S. C
Elbert Deen
T. Floyd Jackson
Martha Ann
Arlington
Walter S. Rutter
Betty Walls
Frances Keds
W. W. Sylvester
Daisy Breeding
Laurine Smith
Towson
George Butler
Beatrice Pine
Arthur Pine
Perryville
Kemp Newnam Jr
Staunton
Staunton Military Academy
Charles H. Whitbyard
Lawrence B. Towers
Henry Detwiler
Roxanna
Elizabeth Detwiler
C. S. Kauffman
Esther Kauffman
Washington
Mary Ellen Wright
Bertha S. Wright
Betty Andrew
Beacom Business College
L. Stevens Browne
Stevens
Preston
Preston Osteen Jr
Denton
Ella Jump
Dorothy Jump
Howard S. Price
A. A. Price
Louella Davis
Madge Jump
Church Notices for September 18 Services and Rehearsals
Sunday church schedule includes Church School at 9:45 a.m. and Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Senior Choir to perform with a sermon on Christian Patriotism and flags dedicated. Junior Choir meets Monday at 7:16 p.m. New members contact Mrs Rue. Prayer service resumes Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Senior Choir rehearsal Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Services and Week Program at West Denton Church
The Church of the Brethren schedules Sunday services at usual hours with sermons The Foolishness of Preaching and What Is Your Life The Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 8 led by Rev L W Savage includes Thursday choir practice at 7 pm A C W and B Y P D meet 7 30 pm Sermon topics include The Service of the Uncalled and Dangers of Middle Life There are services Wednesday and Saturday at 8 pm Sunday School at 2 preaching at 3 Young Peoples meeting 7 and Evangelistic services 7 30 all in West Denton near the bridge Everyone is welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Young Peoples Meeting
West Denton
Bridge
L. W. Savage
Church Schedule and Society Meeting Notices
Burrsville Charge led by Robert L. Kirby with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Hickman Schooling at 2 p.m. with preaching at 7:30 p.m. The Women’s Society of Christian Service in Hickman meets Tuesday September 16, led by president Annie Wilson. White’s Sunday School at 2 p.m. with Elmer Brown preaching at 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrsville
Robert L. Kirby
Wesley Church
W. E. Wright
Hickman
Howard Drummond
Women’s Society of Christian Service of
Annie Wilson
White’s
Elmer Brown
Greensboro Methodist Church Service Schedule
Reverend RK W Kirwan leads Greensboro Methodist Church with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 00 a m both normal and summer evening services. Official Board meets first Wednesday at 8 00 pm Sunday School Board second Wednesday at 8 00 pm Woman's Division meets second Thursday at 7 30 pm Junior Epworth League Wednesday 4 pm Blue Ribbon Bible Class last Tuesday 7 30 pm Summer evenings have one half hour later services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Division of Christian Service
Junior Epworth League
Church and service schedules listed for Greensboro and Denton
Pilgrim Holiness Church Greensboro with Pastor A C Clark holds prayer meeting Friday at 7 46 p m Sunday School 2 p m praise and song 8 p m Young Peoples 7 45 preaching. Greensboro Baptist Church Pastor Paul F Burke schedules Sunday School 9 46 a m Morning Worship 11 a m Baptist Training Union 7 p m Evening Worship 8 p m Bible study Thursday 7 30 p m Second Tuesday Woman's Missionary Society. Catholic masses on Sunday September 13 in Denton and Ridgely at St Elizabeth's Denton 830 and St Benedict's Ridgely 445 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples
Greensboro Baptist Church
Paul F. Burke
Baptist Training Union
Woman’s Missionary Society
Denton and
Ridgely
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Denton
St. Benedict’s Church
Visits and family notes dominate Ridgely social roundup
Ridgely residents report visits across Maryland Delaware and Pennsylvania. Leonard Sparks and Albert Sparks are recent cousins near Centreville. Dean Harrington and Kate Booker hosted Ocean City gatherings. White and Walls families traveled from Wilmington. Carlile Bennington of Baltimore visited Walter Bennington. Fred Friedel hosted son Henry of Claymont. June Lynch of Mercy Hospital Baltimore returned for the weekend. Nelson Richards of Denton spent time at his house. bake sale by Mrs Zehring’s Sunday School brought in over 32 dollars. Harry Stayer listed as ill and confined to bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Sparks
Albert Sparks
Centreville
Robert Dean
Harlan Harrington
Harvey Dean
Kate Booker
Ocean City
James White
Wilmington
Callahan
John Walls
Norris Diefenderfer
Carlile Bennington
Baltimore
Walter
Fred Friedel
Henry
Claymont
Del
Fred Flounders
McDonagh
Coursey Hemmons
Ethel Steinmen
New York
June Lynch
Mercy Hospital
Nelson Richards
Denton
Zehring
Andrew Rampmeyer
Chester
Alice Lane
Boothwyn
Arthur Herzog
Harry Stayer
the Methodist Church
Church House
Elbert Marshall
Easton
L. A. Andrus
Harry Rieck
Marc Bryant
Wayne Cawley
Ralph Horsey
Heber Lane
Preston
Sherman Tribbitt
Calvert Merriken
Austin Murphy
Edmond Neal
Federalsburg
House of Delegates
Layman Redden
William Garey
Greensboro
Emmett Hignatt
James Thawley
Saulsbury Sparks
Joseph Barnes
Roger Ringgold
Frank Seward
Veteran County
Townsend Club
Franklin Stayer
Townsend
Washington
Leon Andrus
Ward
Roe
Samuel Rye
America
Harvey Hutnal
Talbot County
Edward McLaughlen
Charles Cohey
Betty Lou
Chestertown
Sergeant Wilson Cohey
Martha Ireland
Ireland
Lee Dolan
East Orange
N. J
Orrell Saulsbury
Helen
Roland Fountain
Maplewood
M. H. Gillis
Salisbury
Leona Jackson
Leolan Jackson
George Cherry
Bernice
Louis Cherry
Harvey Hufnal
Ridgely
Bridgetown
Gertrude Cannon
Annie Turner
Bert Sharp
Wyatt Pickering
Boone Jarrell
Leonard Norris
Philadelphia
Walter Roe
Norman Wilson
Elma
Clinton Stoops
Hillsboro
Stoops
Herbert Hammond
Easton Hospital
Charles Connolly
Willoughby
Samuel Bear
Clarence Murphy
George Norris
Ira Murphy
Messrs
Milton and
Bruce Andrews
Newark
Rachel
Clarence Ringgold
Bernard Ringgold
Dorothy
Elizabeth Cherry
Roy Cherry
Mabel Carroll
Edgar Cahall
Goldsboro
Cluch
Zora Hagadone
Lee Mitchell
Martin Williams
Patricia Saulsbury
Goldey’s
Epictetus and Eddy on Riches Through Labor
A marked contrast quotes Epictetus and Mary Baker Eddy on wealth. Epictetus notes his exchanges with many rich men do not make him rich, while Eddy highlights that true blessings come from labor and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epictetus
Mary Baker Eddy
Weekly Ridgely News Letter Recaps Local Campaign After Supper
The Methodist Church supper in Ridgely featured candidates such as Elbert Marshall and L. A. Andrus along with numerous local figures. Townsend Club and W S C S meetings followed, with plans for pre election issues and county events announced. residents' visits and service topics were listed, plus local social updates.
Tuckahoe Club Meeting Notes September Eight Members Present
On September 3 the Tuckahoe Club met with Mrs Freeland Clop per. Eight members attended as Mrs Dodd presided and led singing. The minutes were read, roll call asked for corn and tomato uses, and a report on the August 16 picnic at Mrs Gannon's was given. Mrs Colgain resigned as secretary. Mrs Gannon elected. Entertainment included Old Black Biddy. Refreshments were served. Meeting adjourned to October with Mrs David Clopper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuckahoe Club
Freeland Clopper
Dodd
Wildwood
David Clopper
Templeville Church Services Plus Social Guests
Templeville Antioch Methodist Church schedules Sunday services with a sermon by Rev. J. P. George and Sunday School at 11 am. Numerous local residents and guests from Philadelphia, Marydel, Jamaica, L. I., Chester town, Wilmington, Beacom College, Dover, and other areas are listed as visitors and hosts for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antioch Methodist Church
J. P. George
Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter News Snippets
Denton visitors call on Duffeys at their cottage. Ann and Glenn Watts return to Wilmington. Staff Sgt Ira C Nelson and Mrs Nelson guests of Kemp. Fleming and Allen visit Salisbury relatives. Genevieve Poor and Mary Eveland visit grandparents Eveland. Dorothy Pepper leaves for Strayer Bryant Stratton College. Brown Thawley and Beverly Ann dine with Milford relatives. Rooney family from Long Island visits Blades. Jarrell attends D A R meeting near Sadlersville. Sparks Fleming host weekend guests. Mrs Edgar Blades attends funeral. Laura Fleming departs for St Marys Seminary. Mildred Stenger improving after illness. Melvin Pepperspent Labor Day in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Jarrell
Oscar Clark
Mabel Duffey
Denton
Rehoboth
Linden Duffey
Ann
Glenn Watts
James Evelan
Wilmington
Ira C. Nelson
Fort Blanding
Fla
Nelson
Trappe
Harry Kemp
Francis Fleming
Jean
Bernard Allen
Salisbury
Baltimore
Genevieve Poor
Greensboro
Mary Eveland
John Eveland
Dorothy Pepper
Strayer-Bryant and Stratton College
Maryland Musings on Extension Neighborhood Leaders
Leon Henderson of the OPA commends the work of Federal and State Agricultural Extension Services. He notes that reports show the Extension Service neighborhood leader program as the best in rural areas and asks Secretary Wickard to pass appreciation to Extension staff. He urges strengthening cooperation to extend the educational program further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Henderson
OPA
Secretary of Agriculture
Claude R. Wickard
Office of Price Administration
Burssville Social Roundup During Holidays
Mr and Mrs Garrett spent Sunday in Chester Pennsylvania with their daughter Audrey who visited with her aunt Mrs Sadie Griffith. Ernest Knotts and children from Chester visited relatives. Harrison Kirby of Baltimore called on his parents at the parsonage. Robert Stafford returned from a vacation at Rehoboth. Arthur J Baker of Boothwyn visited relatives. Henry Hurd of Baltimore visited his mother this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Stafford
Philadelphia
Doris Ann Wyatt
Marydel
Katie Stafford
Mary Knotts
A. G. Peacock
Jamaica
L. I
James Sides
Chestertown
Carl Spanner
Adalaide
Chas. Ackerman
Baltimore
Dora Everett
Roland Bosely
Hattie Crandal
McGraw, N. J
Herbert Butts
Mary Smith
Erva Butts
Herman Trice
Wilmington
Gurney Lowman
Florence Conly
Leonard Boyles
Frederic Maske
Annie Maske
Elinor Starkey
Beacom College
Medford Starkey
Hazel Green
Beach Haven
N. J
T. H. Golt
Ed Franklin
Camden
Annie Hall
Chas. Richardson
Johns Hopkins University
Loraine Phillips
Barclay
Esther Hall
Wilson Moore
Dover
Lewis Walls
Betty Richards
John Davis
George Davis
Kenton
Garrett
Chester
Audrey
Sadie Griffith
Ernest Knotts
Harrison Kirby
Parsonage
Robert Stafford
Rehoboth
Arthur J. Baker
Boothwyn
Ipa
Henry Hurd
Appreciation for County Commissioner election voters
A card expresses sincere thanks to voters who supported the candidate in last Tuesday's election, noting the support did not achieve a majority but conveying gratitude to all who voted.
Quote on bias by A Eustace Hayden
A concise aphorism notes that recognizing bias neutralizes its influence. The maxim underscores awareness as a guard against prejudice, suggesting intellectual discipline helps minds pursue objective analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Eustace Hayden
Queen Anne community notes and upcoming events
Mr George Page Murphy leaves Friday for U S armed forces induction after graduating from Tri- County High School and studying bookkeeping at Easton High. A joint Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting is set for Sept 16 at Ebenezer Church Easton. Local residents host, visit, or travel for schooling and work across Queen Anne County with brief notices of travels, guests, and hospital stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Page Murphy
United States
Murphy
Tri- County High School
Easton High School
Queenstown Bank
Queenstown Lions Club
Women's Society of Christian Service of Methodist Churches
Talbot
Caroline Counties
Ebenezer Church
Easton
Women’s Societies of Christian Service
Horace M. Morgan
Juanita Howard
Baltimore
Eloise Morgan
Laura Virginia Fleming
St. Mary’s Seminary
St. Mary’s City
William Taylor Skinner
Beacom’s Business College
Wilmington
Society of Christian Service
Frank Fleming
Harry Clark
Queen Anne
Local Social Roundup of Visitors and Weekend Guests
A series of visits and homecomings across town with guests from Richardson Park Preston Dover Wilmington Philadelphia and Oxford Md. notables include Mr. and Mrs. Cartwright Mrs. Virgie Cartwright Mrs. Emma Richard Rev A L Grey and families with attendees from Ridley Park Wyoming Del Harrington and more. Trips and Sunday gatherings mark a busy week with church services and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Cartwright
Richardson Park
Dallas Cartwright
Preston
Irving Voshell
Dover
Virgie Cartwright
R. F. Cartwright
Willard Dennison
Ridley Park
Emma Richard
Belle Riggin
Miss Grace
Wilmington
W. J. Murphy
Madalyn Neese
T. N. Jarrell
Trinity Methodist Church
Judy Grey
Oxford
A. L. Grey
Harry and Bennett Lewis
Philadelphia
Luther Bennett
John Berry
Wyoming
Del
Chas. Phillips
Effie Plummer
Greensboro
Carlton Smith
Mary McCrea
Ruth McCrea
Dukes Rebb
Harrington
Iva Phillips
Adams Family Social News from Rehoboth to Federalsburg
The Adams family network from Adams Cross Roads and Salisbury area shares reunions and visits. Arthur Adams and relatives vacationed at Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City. Freddie Adams wedding in Baltimore. Dorazio returns to Bridgeport after visiting. Randall Dustworth and daughter Nancy from New Jersey visited. Madeline and Melvin Adams spent weekend with cousins Beatrice and Paula Adams in Federalsburg. Bernice Adams from Wilmington visited George Wheatley family. Kemp Adams ill but improving. Sunday School at Bloomery with 2 pm service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Adams
Reese Adams
Ethel Wright
Ormond
Angelo Dorazio
Rehoboth Beach
Del
the Pelican
Salisbury
Joe Bailey
Jimmy
Freddie
Ax Hallergren
Lutheran Memorial Church
Baltimore
Orrie Adams
Blanche Adams
Minnie
Virginia Lee Robinson
Ocean City
Bridgeport
Melvin Adams
Beatrice
Paula Adams
Federalsburg
Donald Davison
Wilmington
Grace Horsey
Kemp Adams
Bernice Adams
Geo. Wheatley
Benj. Leeser
Lester
Pennsylvania
Bloomery
Orphans Court Grants Estate Actions in Caroline County
The Orphans Court of Caroline County met with Judges Handy Dennis and Fooks. Actions approved include sale of stock certificates in Maggie R Merrick estate, and inventory filings for George M Cannon and Eugene O Parker estates. Cora Todd probate granted to Norman H Todd with bond filed. Notices to creditors filed. Final accounts and distributions filed for several estates including Jacob B Davis, William S Williams, Mary H Nuttle, Arthur J Rochester, and Warren Van Sant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court For
Caroline
County
Handy
Dennis
Fooks
Maggie R. Merrick
George M. Cannon
Eugene O. Parker
Cora Todd
Mary H. Nuttle
Arthur J. Rochester
Warren van Sant
Greensboro and Its Environs Memorial and Social Notes
Mr. Elmer Bowdle of Marydel died Monday night September 7 funeral services were held at his home Thursday at 2 p m burial in Templeville. He leaves a widow four daughters and two sons plus twelve grandchildren. Wedding of Patsy Ruth Esham and Alan Luff occurred September 6 at the M E parsonage with attendants Virginia Jarrell and Louis Atwell. Numerous visitors called or traveled in from Wilmington Dundalk Dover and Philadelphia area to see families and friends. Aviation Cadet G H Nashold Jr released from Hendricks Field Fla resumes flight training. Various relatives and guests visited in Wilmington Dover Philadelphia Baltimore and other towns, with many names and ties to local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Bowdle
Marydel
Templeville
Thomas Marker
Dover
Willard Collins
Aberdeen
Alva Abel
Linwood
G. R. Kelley
Harry Bowdie
Smyrna
Del
Francis Bowdie
Harrison Nashold
Jay Godwin
Wilmington
Heath Bowman
Dundalk
Joseph Collins
Jo Ann
George Godwin
Georgia
G. H. Nashold Jr
Hendricks Field
Fla
Nashold
Ida Clark
Oscar Kinnamon
Ruthanna
Marcus Hock
Fletcher Clark
Salam
Edith Hopkins
Centreville
John M. Nashold
U. S. Navy
Jack
Elmer Stufft
Philadelphia
David Stufft
Manor
A. G. Stufft
John Saulsbury
Davis Bishop
Bedford
Maryland
Francis Roberts
Roberts
Thomas Simpson
John Andrew
George Clendaniel
Denton
Rehoboth Beach
June Smith
Jacob Thomas
Lawrence Sipple
Wm. Sipple
Benjamin Broadhead
Anderson, Ind
Helen Price
L. W. Taylor Jr
Irving Morris
St. Michaels
John Shockley
Anna Clark
Baltimore
Lacy Wilson
Michael Ash
John Greenlee
Pearson
Newark
Charlotte Moore
Morris Barrell
Chestertown
Frederick Roe
Boston
Mass
F. P. Roe
Sam Spence
Jennie Hartnett
Wm. Phillips
John
Charles Nichols
Clara Seward
Frank Hartnett
Jack Boulais
Raymond Rawlings
Carrie Hobbs
Burt Hobbs
Jack Pritchett
Ruth Jackson
Atlantic City
Grace Williams
Atglen
Myron Smith
George Stevenson
State College
Salisbury
Effa Plummer
Carlton Smith
Goldsboro
O. W. Barton
Easton
L. R. Lake
Marine Hospital
Paul Luff
John Luff
Leon Greeley
Leona
Mamie Kelly
Felton
Ida Cooper
Virgie Roe
George Adams
Appreciation note from M. Heber Lane for primary votes
M Heber Lane of Preston Maryland thanks Caroline County voters for their support in the primaries though votes fell short in number. He publicly acknowledges the help received for his nomination bid as Clerk of the Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
M. Heber Lane
Preston, Md
Birthday thanks from Charles Jarrell of Hillsboro
Charles Jarrell expresses appreciation for cards flowers and calls from friends on his birthday in Hillsboro noting the thoughtful replies and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jarrell
Hillsboro
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Ipaperr
First Methodist Church
L. E. Wimbrow
Grace Methodist Church
Pilgrim Holiness Church
A. C. Clark
Tuckahoe
William M. Garey
Harry Spyke
Lauderdale
Stayton
Charles Johns
United States Navy
Spyke
William P. Sparks
Clyde VanGesel
Vera Lassiter
Hugh Bardman
Silver Spring
VanGesel
Thomas H. Stayton
Fort George G. Meade
Vaughn Pepper
Pepper
University Hospital
Elmer Murphy
Roland Morgan
L. J. Sneed Sr
Mary Sneed
Ted Norris
Sara Hollister
Levi Hollister
Harry Gibson Jr
Camp Lee
Virginia
Bernard Sparks
Walter Calloway
Andersontown
Bernard Sparks Jr
Queen Anne Community Club
Francis Pinder
Crenshaw
Kenneth Holland
James Moore
Adams Cross Roads
the Orphans’ Court
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