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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1929
Page
5
A mosaic of community notices and ads from Burrsville to Hurlock covers debt reminders to publish service updates. Items include trespass notices, farm sales, Frigidaire promotions, band concerts, church events, Rotary addresses, library expansion, and volunteer drives across Caroline and Dorchester counties with dates and local venues.
Miss Katherine Meeks of Denton married J Oscar Plummer of Cambridge in a Sept 11 7 pm ceremony at the Pine home in Denton. Rev Melvin E Wheatley officiated with Miss Julia Meeks and Mr and Mrs Pine as witnesses. The bride wore cocoa brown and carried bridal roses. Mrs Plummer works at C P Telephone in Denton. Mr Plummer is district manager for A P Tea Co stores. They plan to live in Cambridge after a Niagara Falls honeymoon.
William T. Kelly Sr, a Preston High graduate who was 16 when he ranked high in scholarship, returns to Berea College Kentucky after vacation with Dr. and Mrs. Wm T. Kelly. He is a sophomore, skilled musician and violinist in the Berea College Orchestra, while faculty openings and recent local visits fill a busy opening week.
Caroline county Orphans Court session approves letters of administration for George W. Phillips and Martha M. Bowers estates with appraisers named. Notices to creditors ordered and accounts or sales filed for several decedents including Charles H. Clark and Lloyd Haynes. Guardianship actions and final accounts in various estates also noted.
Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Ernest celebrated their wedding anniversary on Saturday September 7. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Seward, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Jones, Mr. and Mrs. John Shults, Mr. and Mrs. Smith from Cambridge, Mr. and Mrs. Hunt and daughter Madeline, Mrs. Pearl Parsons and son Victor from Los Angeles, Miss Del Scuily, Mrs. Joseph Gasell, Mr. and Mrs. Kelso Gilbert, Mr. Harold K. Shults, Miss Margaret Shults and Mr. Henry Gsell.
Dr Elmer Coblentz of Reading was to lead Ridgely Reformed Church last Sunday but stayed for his mother’s death. Lightning struck Ernest Armstrong’s barn south of town killing one mule. fire prevented spread. Ladies Aid and church groups held meetings with plans for penny bags and an Election Supper. Various visits and social calls noted including Rev C W Moore topics for Sunday and many journeys between Ridgely, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and nearby towns.
Federalsburg Charles Dickerson a 36 year old colored man was jailed by Constable Thomas Nichols after an early Tuesday morning assault on Mrs. Charles Nichols and her bedridden husband. Dickerson dragged them from bed through a torn screen and fled when screams alarmed neighbors. He was arrested later at a local canning factory. Authorities note possible mental deficiency and prior similar offenses. The Nichols were untreated but shocked. Separately Excelsior Pearl Works planning a large plant in the area. it will employ 200 to 300 and bring about 150,000 in annual wages, amid local chamber and citizen support. Other items note local residents traveling or departing for jobs or school and faculty changes.
Goldsboro and Royal Oak clergymen with spouses hosted by Curtis family in town. Wilmington and Salisbury visitors called on relatives, while several locals resume schooling and welcome new teachers. Tiny towns Connecticut?
Adams family and friends spent Sunday at Cedar Grove Beach for bathing and a picnic lunch. Virginia Horsey and Hayward Hubbard returned home after a summer with grandparents. Dorothy Hardman visited the Chaffinch sisters. Mrs Turrel of Philadelphia stayed a week with her sister Mrs Fountain. Bloomery Sunday services were held and a Sunday school session took place.
Steady progress on enlarging Christ Protestant Episcopal Church in Denton under Rev. F W Kirwan with building committee Wm J Richards J Roland Chaffinch and William K Scotton. Harvey Thawley is builder. The piece recalls parish history from 1725 reorganizations 1870 vestry election and 1873 site purchase and dedication as Christ Church.
Dr. W. J. Evans highlights Denton residents regaining health with Hera tonic. A cited patient praises relief from bilious spells headaches and stomach issues including gas indigestion and bloating. Evans invites readers to learn how Hera helps and offers a money back guarantee.
A Bell Mont Golf Club member congratulates Bell Mont Golf Course President Luther L. Blades on the course’s improvements over the year. He praises the course as a real golf venue with challenging hills rivers and hazards and commends the membership for its high standards and potential future development.
The Rev W C Moore delivered an instructive sermon at Epworth Church last Sunday to a small attentive audience. A P T A meeting is set for September 16 at 8:00 pm in the schoolhouse to mobilize parents and celebrate the new school year. Tomato prices rise amid drought. tomatoes sold in Templeville on Monday. Albert Starkey returns home from Dover Hospital to regain daily mobility.
Harmony notes many residents visiting relatives in Delaware Maryland and New York. Talbot county guests include Mr and Mrs James Storey and Mrs Warner staying with Carrie Collins. Beacom’s College entrance for Jennie Todd in Wilmington and Miss Louise Todd set to attend Preston High School.
From The Twin Towns Along The Tuckahoe with visits and gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Blades host Miss Cora B. Reese and Miss Nancy Jane Kline guests, plus several local families visiting Baltimore and Easton Hospital listed. Hillsboro Community Club set for Monday at 8. Objects include parties, dinners, and hospitality across Hillsboro and nearby towns.
Rev Lee H Richcreek ministers Sunday program includes Sunday School at 930 AM preaching at 1030 AM and 745 PM Prayer meeting Thursday at 746 PM Richcreek traveled with Dr H W B Rowe of Hillsboro and stayed with Rowe's mother at Indian Head Md Mrs Richcreek visited Mrs Rowe during his absence Guests included Mr Howard Gordy of New York and Mr Merrill Gordy of Baltimore Mr Harry Knotts recovering from a painful accident visited homebound relatives Mr and Mrs B F Graham and son Junior of Baltimore visited Oscar Briscoe This week Mr and Mrs Howard Andrews of Easton were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Everett Blades Francis Jump will enter Washington and Lee University in Lexington Va Mrs Howard Eley and Harold Jump spent Monday in Baltimore Mrs J E Morgan visiting her daughter Mrs S T Culver of Hebron
A long list of locals and guests recounted recent travels and visits. J Smith Longfellow and Mrs Longfellow returned to Lum berton after summer with Laura Longfellow. Mae Richards returned to Swarthmore. Catherine Bilbrough and Madeline Marvel began studies at Towson Maryland. Various others visited Wilmington, Bethlehem, Baltimore, Ocean City and Frederick while hosting or attending gatherings and picnics.
A collection of aphorisms on intellectual growth and courage. Isaac Taylor, Thinkers scarce as gold, Leviator, Burke, Paley, and a concluding line about straightening a crooked stick illustrate pursuit of understanding and decisive action. The piece reads like a reflective meditation on mind and character.
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