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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1934

Page

5

Saturday Morning Mews from AH Parts of the County

Items of news from AH cover parts of the county solicited under this head with brief notices and local happenings for readers.

Local ads and notices fill Denton pages

The column lists items for sale including RCA cunningham tubes dry stove wood and farm implements. It notes events such as bake sales by the Good Cheer Bible Class, a health clinic with Dr Hurdle, a Cordova Fire Company tournament and a Ladies Aid supper. Also reported are obituaries and society notices plus a coon hunters field trial with a $3000 prize.

Elizabeth Kern Denton R. H. Stafford Burrsville Good Cheer Bible M. E M. K. Newnam R. H.stafford Burraville Ladies Aid The Methodist Episcopal Church Cordova Fire Company Brinsfield Farm Masonic Building Seth H. Hurdle Florence Harry L. Shepherd Rising Sun Granville Richards Baltimore Helen Shepherd John H. Emerson Temple Lodge No. 128 A. F A. M Greenmount Cemetery Hillboro Tarleton Greenbury Knotts Florida Knotts Maryland Queen Anne's County Virgina J. Kemp Ridgely Greenbury W. Ridgely Ridgely New Orleans Caroline County Wm. S. Ridgely Louisville and Nashville Railroad Eastern Shore Coon Hunters’ Association of John Hollett Kent County Millington Crompton South Atlantic States Ohio May B. Macken Philadelphia Penna Denton Methodist Episcopal Church Miss Macken Christian Citizenship Pennsylvania

Eastern Shore Home Demonstration Agents Meeting in September

A district meeting for Eastern Shore Home Demonstration Agents will convene in Miss Spafford's office on September 18 and 19 with state and district specialists including Miss Venna M. Kellar and Miss Florence Mason. Attending agents listed span Cecil to Somerset counties. Executive board notes covered-dish luncheon set for the club year start on the 21st with state leaders invited.

Eastern Shore Home Spafford Venna M. Kellar Margaret MacPheeters Helen Shelby Dorothy Emerson Florence Mason Viola Cook Cecil County Helen Schellinger Kent Hattie Brooks Dorchester Margaret Smith Talbot Marian Swanson Wicomico Lucy Walters Worcester Hilda Topfer Somerset Easton M. E. Parsonage Andrews Rudolph Allen Peyton Whalen Clarence R. Pentz Joanne Marie C. A. Pentz Pacific Coast Pentz New Mexico U. S Norfolk Guantanamo Cuba San Pedro Cal Emerson Kathleen Moore Baltimore J. Virgil Moore Eldora Hanseld Denver Col Johns Hopkins Hospital Denton Community Club Rudolph S. Allen State Federation of Women's Clubs Wayne A. Cawley Roanoke C. A. Meginnes Idamae Cawley Anna Coulbourne Dukes and Marguerite Coulbourne Upper Darby S. Wilson Hodgson Cochranville Ella Downes Lynchburg Maryland Neill Smith Cambridge Mark Smith A. J. Tait Yonkers N. Y Denton Eva Hildebrandt Wilbert Merriken T. J. Turkington Chicago Joseph Johnson Lawrence B. Towers

Church Notices for Caroline charge services and events

Tomorrow Burrsville hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Christian Endeavor at 7:59 p.m. Piney holds Sunday School at 2 p.m. with Alfred Smith as superintendent. Thawley's observes Rally Day. Denton M P Church attended a district meeting in Chester town with Rev. R Y Nicholson of Washington delivering the address and a large district choir. Leadership Training School for Caroline county Sunday Schools opens Sept 28 at Denton M P Church for six Fridays. Rev. William D. Turkington of Brantley Baptist Church will join Denton M P Church services tomorrow for special music with hymns in the evening. Epiphany Mission Preston schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Evening Prayer and sermon at 7:30 p.m.

M. P Caroline Burrsville Christian Endeavor Piney Alfred Smith Thawley’s Denton M. P Chestertown R. Y. Nicholson Washington Caroline County Wm. D. Turkington Brantley Baptist Church Philadelphia

New Frigidaire Koldchest Sale At $79 Delivered

Newnam Furnisher of Homes advertises the Frigidaire Koldchest for $79 delivered. Call the store for complete information and details.

M. XK. Newnam

Denton merchant John L. Everngam dies after long illness

John L. Everngam died at his Denton home on Friday morning the 14th after a lengthy decline in health. Born September 22, 1866, he founded a Denton mercantile business in 1897 and became a respected town figure. He is survived by his wife Anna L. Wooters, son J. Lester Everngam, daughter Mrs. B. S. Wells, two brothers, two sisters, and other relatives. Funeral plans had not yet been announced.

John L. Everngam Denton Mr. Everngam Joseph Martha Everngam Concord Caroline County Anna L. Wooters Hickman J. Lester Everngam J. L. Everngam & Son B. S. Wells Baltimore Thos. H. Everngam Charles J Vineland N. J Frank L. R. Nuttle Ida Clark

Obituary for J Frank Lednum on Preston resident

J Frank Lednum 69 died last Saturday at his Preston home after a monthlong heart illness. He was a former Democratic legislator and Preston post master, active in Masonic Boumi Baltimore Shrine Club and Eastern Star Caroline Chapter. Survived by widow Laura Callahan, three children Ralph, J Maynard Lednum, Mrs Atwood Wash, and several brothers. Funeral held 2:30 p.m. Monday at Preston residence with Rev T L Nugent, burial in Methodist Episcopal cemetery.

J. Frank Lednum Preston Mr. Lednum James I Alexie Lednum Denton Eastern Shore Baltimore Boumi Temple Eastern Shore Shrine Club Caroline Eastern Star Laura Callahan Federalsburg Ralph CG. Lednun Hurlock J. Maynard Lednun Atwood Wash Richmond Robert I. Lednum Pocomoke City W. C. Lednum T. L. Nugent Methodist Episcopal Cemetery Frank B. Russell Willard Russell Hillsboro Mr. Russell Caroline County John and Elizabeth Russell Burrsville Mollie Melvin Melvin’s Cross Roads, del Willard Cora Reese J. A. Billings Hobbs George L. Blades Frank T. Flowers Pasadena Anne Arundel County Denton Cemetery Paul H. Groseclose Emory C. Sheeler Flowers Emma Richards Elizabeth Frank Gunderley Charles Flowers

Deaths in Caroline and Denton areas obituary roundup

Funeral services were held for Frank B Russell 86 of Denton at his son's Hillsboro home with burial in Denton cemetery. Other notices include Frank T Flowers 69 in Pasadena burial in Denton cemetery and William A Leffingwell 68 buried at Mount Moriah in Cambridge. Also Rebecca Piver 76 of Deep Shore near Denton dies after long illness and to be interred in Camden New Jersey.

Rebecca Piver Elijah Piver Deep Shore Denton Plymouth N. C Caroline Camden N. J Harleigh M. S. Andrews Frank Piver

Local Social Notes From Greensburg and Geneva

Ridgely guests include Mr and Mrs John Stanton and Mrs George Goodlin of Greensburg Pennsylvania visiting Mr and Mrs Paul Holsinger. W A Sculley entertained weekend guests Miss Marie Morris and Mr Preston Conclin of Sussex New Jersey. Myr and Mrs Clifton Morris of Geneva New York spent part of last week with their parents Mr and Mrs J E Morris.

John Stanton George Goodlin Greensburg Paul Holsinger W. A. Sculley Marie Morris Preston Conclin Sussex N. J. Myr Clifton Morris Geneva N. Y J. E. Morris

Card of Thanks for Help in Democratic Primary

J Walter Mitchell of Ridgely Maryland extends thanks to friends who supported him in the Democratic Primary Election held on Wednesday September 12.

J. Walter Mitchell Ridgely, Md

Longtime Ridgely Resident Porter Dies After Illness

Wescott Lee Porter aged 65 died Thursday after a lengthy illness. He lived in Ridgely for 23 years. Survived by widow and daughter Mrs. Roy Archer of Philadelphia, plus a stepmother, three sisters, and five brothers. Funeral Sunday at home with Rev. Leon Ross and Rev. Harry Zeigler officiating. Burial in Church Hill cemetery. Community notices follow including Women’s Home Missionary Society calls, Ladies Aid bake sale, and local club planning for October events.

Wescott Lee Porter Ridgely Roy Archer Philadelphia Laura V. Porter Linwood Carroll Tinley Greensboro Ray Simons California Linwood Bennett John Chester Carroll Claymont Arthur Alfred Guy Paul Leon Ross Harry Zeigler William Lee Harry Fred Lee David Golf Wilmington Ethel Hessey Georgetown George Smyrna Charles Porter Rock Hail Tilden Riggin Grasonville Graham Porter Otis Reamer Susie Fowler Marian Massey James Dodds Centreville Tom Reed Near Denton Church Hill Womans Ministerial Association Ladies’ Aid Society J. M. Swing Frank Seward Viola Jones J. T. Moore William Davis Carlton Marvel Catherine McElwain Fifer Roger Ringgold Jr Grace Richards Joyce Saulsbury Lucile Callahan Miriam Roche Miriam Holsinger Georgian Marvel Eugenia Callahan Jackson Jarrell George Baynard Joseph Knussman Paul Smith James Lynch Howard Harrington William Jarrell Jr G. L. Wilson Beatrice Bower Andrew Mitchell A. E. Simons Albert Mitchell Edna Detweiler Warwick Leroy Detweiler Herman Mitchell Norman Wilson John Charles Betty Baltimore Charles Messick S. Bixler Guy Bixler Paul Wine Near Westminster Catherine Wineman Gettysburg Edward McPherson William Cooper Samuel Cooper Charles Truitt L. D. Truitt Frank Matthews Norris Butler Butler Geneva Johnson C. C. Johnson Morton Holsinger Francis Prospect Park Cordelia Green Richard Sharp John Sharp Mary Sharp Jewel Fermeyer Charlotte Walter Mitchell Elizabeth Davis John Starkey

Denton Area Churches Plan September Activities

Denton Methodist Episcopal Church and nearby churches announce a busy September lineup. The By-Ko-Ta Club meets September 17 at 7:45 pm with Mrs Lawrence Lynch and Miss Louise Fleetwood. a Church in Action Campaign begins September 19 at 7:30 pm with speakers from Greensboro Concord and Hillsboro. WCTU mass meeting September 20 at 7:30 pm featuring Miss Mary B. Macken of Philadelphia. Epworth League resumes Sunday evenings September 16 at 6:45 pm for unaffiliated youth. The 139th anniversary service of Wye Mills M E Church occurs September 16 with multiple services and music by Arthur Wilsons. Liden's Community House hosts Mr C P Bridges on September 16. Denton congregation plans a Homecoming on September 23 with basket lunch at noon. Concord M E Church holds September 16 services and September 30 evangelist Dr John L Brasher will speak in a series. Church of the New Jerusalem Preston holds worship September 16 at 11 am with Sunday School at 10:15. Williston Community Church hosts worship September 16 at 3 pm with Sunday School at 2:15 and a “Place Prepared” sermon.

Denton Methodist Episcopal Church Lawrence Lynch Louise Fleetwood Church In Action Middletown E. C. Hallman M. S. Andrews George W. Dawson Greensboro W. M. Parker Concord John M. Kelso Hillsboro Denton Ridgely Preston Mary B. Macken Philadelphia Epworth League Wye Mills M. E E. L. Hoffecker Church House Arthur Wilson J. H. Wright Easton Bridges Church of the Brethren Concord M. E W. D. Mower Hurlock Mildred Lord John L. Brasher Church of the New Jerusalem Jno Williston

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter

Mr. Francis Rowe visits his mother Mrs. Mary Rowe then returns to Duke University as a special student after graduating in June. Mrs. Edgar Blades and Mildred Stenger dine with Mrs. Guerney Tarburton of Denton. Miss Dora Morris recuperates with her sister Mrs. H R Covell. Mr and Mrs. Brown Thawley host in Burrsville. Miss Katherine Crumbine with Mr. Oren Reidy from Easton visit. Henry Fisher returns to Red Bank New Jersey to teach. Mrs. Mary Humphries visits with Mrs. Sherwood and Mrs. Cahall at Rehoboth.

Francis Rowe Mary Rowe Duke University Edgar Blades Mildred Stenger Guerney Tarburton Denton Dora Morris Church Hill H. R. Covell Catherine Skinner Harry Mathan Baltimore William Sherwood Albert Cahall Mary Rehoboth

Queen Anne Woman's Missionary Society Meets September 18

The Eastern Shore Zone of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will gather at St. Paul's M E Church South on September 18 with morning and afternoon sessions and a box lunch. Pie and coffee will be served. R C Meeks and Mrs F J Copeland will attend. a pageant A Daughter of the Dawn marks the 150th anniversary of the M E Church South on September 30, directed by Rev and Mrs C L Fossett and Mrs Horace Morgan.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society St. Paul's M. E. Church South R. C. Meeks F. J. Copeland Dawn M. E. Church C. L. Fossett Horace Morgan May Dean Rehoboth Fannie Legg Stevensville Mary Cahall Hillsboro Violet Gibson Blue Ridge College Henry Morgan Peggy Saulsbury Lightner St. Paul’s Church Clark Ewing Jack Brown Wye Mills Hazel Eaton Baltimore

Preston Travel and Local Marriage News

Mr E T Moore and family returned from a two month West to Pacific motor tour covering 9804 miles across 22 states with Mrs Moore and Edward. J W Nusbaum and son Maxwell visited friends in Amherstburg Canada last week. Miss Margaret Bryan and Russell Banning of Preston married on Saturday June 8 at Easton.

E. T. Moore Edward Moore A. V. Savage Baltmore Pacific Coast J. W. Nusbaum Maxwell Amherstburg Canada Margaret Bryan Russell Banning Preston Miss Bryan Preston High School Easton

Dean of Steamboat Inspectors Dies at 79

Captain Charles W. Wright longtime Baltimore district head of the Board of Steamboat Inspectors died after a long illness aged 79. A former dean of U S steamboat inspectors he retired in 1926 and later served as ferry John M Dennis construction superintendent. He is survived by daughter Miss Margaret S Wright and son Joseph M Wright. Funeral at 3 30 p m Tuesday and burial in Loudon Park Cemetery.

Charles W. Wright Baltimore Wright United States John M. Dennis Caroline County Maryland Pandora Chesapeake Margaret S. Wright Joseph M. Wright Loudon Park Cemetery

Shehan Wins Chief Judge Nomination In Three Way Race

W Mason Shehan won the three cornered primary for chief judge of the Second Judicial Circuit. He led with 7,469 votes, 876 more than his rival Thomas J. Keating. Strong results came from Talbot and Caroline counties, with Shehan topping Keating 3,171 to 758 in Talbot and 1,664 to 972 in Caroline. Evans trailed in most counties.

W. Mason Shehan Second Judicial Circuit Talbot Caroline County Mr. Shehan Judge Keating James F. Evans Caroline Shehan Evans Cecil Queen Anne’s Kent County

Adams Cross Roads Woodenhawk Beat Seaford 5 To 3

Woodenhawk boys capitalized on breaks to defeat Seaford 5 to 3 on the Woodenhawk diamond Sunday September 9. The teams renew the series on Broad Creek diamond Sunday September 16 as part of a revival of a two year old matchup. Also notes Bloomery Church house cleaning Wednesday or Thursday if storms. Minnie Adams and Winnie Graham of Wilmington visited Mrs. John Adams.

Woodenhawk Boys Seaford Boys Woodenhawk Broad Creek Clean Bloomery Church Minnie Adams Winnie Graham Wilmington John Adams

Journal office scratch pads sale announcement

The Journal offers handy scratch pads for one cent each at the office. Limited quantity available, first come, first served.

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Funeral rites mark loss of Mrs Lyda Biles in Greensboro

Funeral services for Mrs Lyda Biles aged 50 wife of J Howard Biles were held at her Greensboro home with Rev George W Dawson officiating before burial in Greensboro cemetery. She had been ill a year and confined eleven weeks with tuberculosis leaving husband and a large family. Also noted were obituaries for Dr Charles L Pearson and local social and house events including weddings, visits and a kiss of local residents.

Lyda Biles J. Howard Biles Geo. W. Dawson Methodist Episcopal Church Greensboro Clinton B. Morris Ada Corker Nancy Corker Denton Edgar Biles Harrington Del Ralph Biles Felton Bessie F. Butler Farmington James Howard, Jr Woodrow Biles Jacob Thomas Lydia Holland Charles L. Pearson Boston Mass Samuel Pearson Pearson Hackettstown N. J University of Maryland Sadlersville Hartford University Massachusetts Charles L. Jr Baldwin Pearson George L. Almond Elberton John Greenlee Burton Pearson Newark Christina Draper Wilmer Draper Virginia Moore William E. Snowberger Ridgely Hafer Snowberger Greensboro High School Joseph Roth Frank Princess Anne Mary Jackson Ethel Pritchett D. E. Willis Earlene Washington Louisville Willis John Minner Wilmington M. B. Cooper William Minner Cooper

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Cunningham T. H. Everngam Black Geo. H. Koenig Denton, Md William A. Leffingwell Hambrook Boulevard Mount Moriah Mr. Leffingwell Potter Potter’s Landing Katherine Clarke Old Point Comfort Democratic Albert C. Ritchie Charles Henry Conley William Milnes Maley George L. Radcliffe 2Nd Judicial Circuit Thomas James Keating Wm. Mason Shehan State Senate William J. Richards A. Fletcher Sisk li Oseph H. Carroll Richard T. West Judges of the Orphan’s Court Richard J. S. Bullock Jesse T. Dennis Luther W. Handy CG. Harvey Towers House of Delegates Harry H. Ricek Alda P. Whitby T. Clayton Horsey Paul H. Roe J. Norman Clark Fred E. Cove Edward H. Hirs Emory D. Kimmey William K. Scotton Emily G. Swiss J. Frank Lane Philip W. Downes Austin R. Murphy Harry L. Sullivan H. Roland Towers State’s Attorney Wilbert L. Merriken James Temple Oe Bt Churcil Tuckahoe Queen Anne Adams Cross Roads
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