Denton Md notices and local event highlights
The notice column lists rental ads for properties at 10 N Fourth Street and 7th and Franklin Streets in Denton, Md, plus sale of ripe yellow peaches. It reports storm damage to a barn in Oak Grove Del and upcoming meetings for local clubs and churches, including Mar-Dela Brethren events and Choptank Co operative office open house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth’ Street
Denton
J. L. Hughes
Journal Office
Tennyson
7Th
Franklin Sts
T. H. Everingam
A. E. Miller
Third
Randolph Sts
Church of the Brethren
Mervin A. Pentz
Unity Homemakers Club
Lee Walston
Robert W. Johnson
Baltimore
Caroline County Public Health Center
Centreville
William A. Stewart
Court House Square
Market
Fifth Streets
Longacre
Oak Grove
Del
Federalsburg
Bridgeville
Seaford
Choptank Co-operative, Inc
Clarence A. Sennett
Co-Operative
E. F. Matteson
Howard
Mar-Dela
Otto Sanger
Easton
Wm. E. Sanger
Cordova
Harry E. Holsinger
Ridgely
Albert J. Fike
Clifton G. Crouse
Antos Crouse
Earl Hutchison
Young Peoples’ Department
The
Church
Kenny Cool
Wyoming
Fairview
Westover
Farmington
Hobby
Ford Secrist
Transportation
Alvin Walhridge
Raymond R. Peters
Daleville
Southeastern
Mary Wine Cool
Woodade
Elsie Ebling
Chucnee Uwartman
Wetovers Treasure
Sharold Holsinger
Abbin Walbridge
Ridgely B. V. PLC
Miller
George Whiler Jr
Plant T
Denton Group
Peters
Elaborate Denton Wedding Joins Two Families in Christ Church
Miss Maoitha Morris Blackistone daughter of Mrs. Robert Dominue Blackistone of Denton formery of St Marys County and Mr. William Stevens Orme son of Mr and Mrs Elmer T Orme of Denton were married at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church in a morning double ring ceremony read by Rev John White. Attended by her sister Miss Anne Woodall Blackistone the bride wore light gray with fur trim. The couple left for a Boston boat trip and will reside in Denton.
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Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Maoitha Morris Blackistone
Robert Dominieu Blackistone
Denton
St. Mary’s County
Blackistone
William Stevens Orme
Elmer T. Orme
John White
Anne Woodall Blackistone
Washington
Robert D. Blackistone
Ella Carte
Anderson
Boston
Orme
St. Mary’s Seminary
M. A. Brackett
Caroline County Health Department
Mildred Woodrow
Centreville
Evelyn Wright
Vincent Love
Samuel Nowell
Mattie Moore
Emnty Baker
Elizabeth Allston
Eleanor Hubbard
Bob Irwin
Melvin Brown
Gladys Faulkner
Grayson Wright
Franklinm Bradley
Marian Thomas
Mary Woodrow
Big Fisher
Cannon Wright
Merlyn Kern
Doris Kern
Clarence Wright
John Woodrow
Edward C. Wright
J. Lawrence Wright
Ridgely
Wright
Edward Wright
Edna Coursey and Sons
Baltimore
Charles Sharp
Tillsboro
Philip Beaven
Near Easton
Floyd Smith
Canal Zone
Paul H. Wright
Joyce
New York
J. Kemp Stevens
Pocow Mountains
Sky Top Lodge
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
United States
Mike Seiler
Emma Seiler
Henry M. Blazejak
Michael Blazejak
Mary Ann Knotts
John Desitro
Roy Stall
Wiluington
Fred Love
Witham H. Nealeis
Paul Sh. Wright
John A. Bomberger
Mike Setter
Richard Mepiken
M. Metriken
Richard Menken
H. R. Hamilton
Church Notices for September Seventeenth Services
Church notices list Sept 17 services across multiple denominations. Grace Methodist and Church of the Brethren announce Sunday schools, morning and evening services, and sermons on Christian stewardship and practical faith. Catholic Masses are scheduled at Denton and Ridgely with confessions Saturday and Sunday.
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Church of the Brethren
Pall Brethren
Raymond Peters
Daleville
Southeastern
Wildsteen Community Church
Church of the New Jerusalem
Denton and
Ridgely
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Denton
St. Benedict's Church
St. Beneidict’s Church
Personal Mention of Local Residents Visits and Weddings
Mrs Clyde A Pentz and Mrs Mervin A Pentz drove to Huntingdon PA Monday with Clyde Pentz Jr returning to Juniata College for his second year. They spent Tuesday night in Mifflintown with Mrs Mervin Pentz's parents Mr and Mrs J L Chaitman. Mr and Mrs Joseph D Hughes and Miss Dorothy Moore of Washington attended the marriage of Miss Martha Blackstone and Mr William S Orms on Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Philip Swattle and infant daughter of Mootcrnit Nood spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs F L Nuttle. Miss Itelen Wheeler of Baltimore was weekend guest of Judge and Mrs Wilbert L Mesrichen. Mrs William Wolf hosted bridge Tuesday and Thursday evening.
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Clyde A Pentz
Mervin A. Pentz
Huntingdon
Clyde Pentz Jr
Juniata College
Mifflintown
Mervin Pentz
Mar
J. L. Chaitman
Joseph D. Hughes
Dorothy Moore
Washington
Hughes
Martha Blackstone
William S. Orms
Witliam Wolf
Bidge
Thiasdig
Western Maryland College Extends Extension Course Offer
Western Maryland College sponsors a second year of extension courses with college credit. The six semester hours course covers novels and short stories. Classes meet Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Board of Education office. Professor Hay Wilder teaches, also directing courses in three other peninsula towns. Tuition is 30.00. For information or arrangements, contact Western Maryland College or meet Professor Harry Wilder at the first class.
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Western Marylord College
Board of Education
Hay Wilder
Western Maryland College
Western Midland College
Weekly Ridgely News Letter Funeral of Harry Reininger noted
The Ridgely area observances include the funeral of Harry Reininger held at his home, with Rev. Roy Tawes delivering a sermon. Burial followed in Ridgely cemetery. Reininger, aged 62, lived near Ridgely for 45 years and worked as a rural mail carrier before retiring in 1935. He was twice married and left a son Harvey of Wilmington and a daughter Mrs. Gilbert Johnson of Federalsburg, plus one grandson.
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Harry Reiningser
Roy Tawes
Hutock
Walter Bennington
T. W. Jones
Coursey Hemmons
Arthur Richards
Franklyn Stayer
Frank Stevenson
Ridgely
Mr. Reininger
Harvey
Wihnington
Gilbert Johnson
Federalsburg
Harry Johnson
Non allotment Wheat Farm Option Under AAA Changes
Farmers may classify as non allotment wheat farms under AAA changes aimed at small farms. The option lets hay pasture or cover crops receive typical farming while wheat is grown with limited harvest. Those choosing non allotment lose wheat loans and price supports but gain other conservation payments. Landlords and tenants must decide by Sept 30 by writing to the county office.
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AAA
Martin C. Voss
AAA Committee
Caroline County
Take Out Crop Insurance Now Take Out Crop Insurance Now
Caroline County wheat growers are advised by Martin C. Voss to file for at risk wheat crop insurance before seeding. Under the 1940 program, applications and premiums must be paid prior to seeding or by the deadline. Insurance protected 430 farmers in 1939, with eight insured losses yielding indemnities of 262 bushels. The county urges timely premium payment to avoid partial losses.
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Caroline County
Martin C. Voss
AAA
Voss
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Orphans Court Proceedings in Caroline County
The Caroline County Orphans Court met in regular session on September 13 with Judges Handy, Dennis and Fooks. It approved and ordered recorded several estates including Raymond B. Rawings as administrator for Henry Carter deceased and Harvey C. Reininger as administrator for Harry EB Reininger deceased. Appraisers named, notices to creditors issued, distribution and administration accounts filed, and a real estate sale report in Framptom et al v Towers et al.
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Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
Handy
Dennis and
Fooks
Henry Carter
Raymond B. Rawings
Harry Seward
Frank Breeding
Harry EB. Reininger
Harvey C. Reininger
A. J. Richards
F. A. Steyer
Levin E. Taylor
Ella Virginian Pennington
Allen A. Davis
Mary E. Storey
Oider
Leonard R. Towers
Towers
In Memoriam Audrey Cox Two Years Slain
In loving remembrance of Audrey Elnora Cox who was killed September 17, 1937. The family recalls the heavy blow and the pain of parting without farewell. She shall never be forgotten and memories linger at her graveside, sadly missed by her mother and father.
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Audrey Elnora Cox
Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Highlights Postponed Meeting
The Hillsboro Ladies Aid Society postponed their meeting due to illness in the hostess family, Mrs. F E Fleming. The group will meet Thursday at Mrs. Fleming’s home at the usual hour. The M E Church bake sale is set for Saturday Sept 16 at 1 30 p m in the Hillsboro Community Club Room. Episcopal services continue Sundays at 7 40 a m through September. Local social news notes visitors from Ruthsburg Baltimore Philadelphia and Sadlersville and a variety of town calls.
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Hillsboro
Charles Cannon
Ruthsburg
G. H. Tarburton
Houston Russom
Baltimore
Albert Cahallt
Morton Taylor
Philadelphia
R. W. Beaven
J. E. Bramble
J. C. Sherwood
Rehoboth
Lula Beaven
Florence Beaven
W. Li. Revelle
Sadlersville
T. E. Jarrell
Washington
Queen Anne Community Club opens fall session with eight members
The Queen Anne Community Club held its first fall meeting in the club rooms on Tuesday evening with eight members and one visitor. Mrs. Bernard Sparks led the session in the absence of president Mrs. Elizabeth Lightner. October committee members were named: Mrs. John Chaires, chairwoman, with Mrs. Forde Adams and Mrs. Sydney Pinder.
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D. M. Lee
Marion Covey
Dean
Elizabeth Lightner
Bernard Sparks
John Chaires
Forde Adams
Sydney Pin
Homer Hutchison
Stella Hutchison
Mike Lillian Hutchison
Baltimore County
Lillian Hutchison
State Teachers College
Salisbury
Dallas M. See
Easton
See
Edward Goodhand
Williamt Kersey
Kent Island
Goodhand
Bridgewater
Bernard Sparks Sr
Charles Schall
Schall
William Schall
Preston
Mattie McKelvy
Royal Valley
William Moore
Withington
May
Wilbur York
Princeton
N. J
James M. York
Donald Flowers
Penn's Grove
Howard Flowers
Robert Eveland
John Eveland
Hillsboro
Bernard Jr
Ridgely
Houston Russom
Baltimore
Elaine Murphy
Easton High School
Emily Sneed
Morrisville
In loving memory of Audrey Elnora Cox granddaughter
Memorial verse recalls a granddaughter killed two years ago on September 17 1937. The family laments a vacant place and the missing smiles and footsteps. Deeply missed by her grandfather and guardian Smith.
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Audrey Elnora Cox
Gems of Thought on Science and Honest Strife
A brief quotation honors the pursuit of science through effort and humility. Mary Baker Eddy emphasizes that true results come from striving and the noble struggle rather than mere cleverness.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Social guests and weekend visits fill Dover area homes
Multiple households hosted and entertained during the holidays with friends and relatives from Dover Kenton Harrington Medford Philadelphia Baltimore Atlantic City Wilmington and beyond. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shultie Mrs. Belle Derrickson Miss Naomi Urian Miss Charlotte King and many others with extended stays and travel noted across Delaware and New Jersey communities.
Preston Notes: Local Teachers and Residents
Eleanor Taylor named third grade teacher while Mrs Travers teaches second grade. Miss Mildred Morris leaves Preston for Federalsburg. Agnes Tubman hosted Sunday School with Dora Mitchell Jean McAllister Lois Dulin Barbara Sisk Eloise Covey Bernice Taylor Nina Mae Wrightson. Wm Dowding, son of Ruth Dowding of Liverpool, has joined British Military Police in Southern Rhodesia. First graders include Diane Dulin Mary Lou Arnie Charles Arnie Johnny Flaharty Landon Walston. Rev Nugent hosted guests S Tafel and two sons, and Harry Mitchell hosted Webster Todd family. Charlie Whiteley remains in Easton Hospital. John Noble returns from western states tour. Manetta Willey Irta Mills attend Salisbury State Teachers College. Erna Courson convalesces at home after Easton Hospital. Patty Payne back from Ocean City and Rehoboth house party. Miriam Whitely operated on for appendicitis last week.
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Eleanor Taylor
Travers
Mildred Morris
Preston
Federalsburg
Agnes Tubman
Dora Mitchell
Jean McAllister
Lois Dulin
Barbara Sisk
Eloise Covey
Bernice Taylor
Nina Mae Wrightson
Wm. Dowding
Ruth Noble Dowding
Liverpool
England
Southern Rhodesia
South Africa
Diane Dulin
Mary Lou Arnie
Charles Arnie
Johnny Flaharty
Landon Walston
Nugent
S. Tafel
Wilmington
Harry L. Mitchell
Webster Todd
Charlie Whiteley
Easton Hospital
John Noble
Manetta Willey
Irta Mills
State Teachers College
Salisbury
Erna Courson
Patty Payne
Ocean City
Rehoboth
Miriam Whitely
Greensboro Lions honor president amid strong turnout
At the Greensboro Lions Club meeting nineteen members attended to honor King Lion Duffey who could not attend. Plans for a guest night were discussed with Russ Wright to lead the program. Students from the high school agricultural department gave talks on beetle caging and a Poultry Congress trip. Obituary noted Alfred Melvin, 66, died of heart disease near Edwardsville. The article also lists multiple social visits and church events in the Greensboro area.
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Greensboro Lions Club
King Lion Duffey
Lion Russ Wright
Russ
Greensboro
High School Agricultural Department
Alan Luff
George Horvath
Poultry Congress
Cleveland
Alfred Melvin
James
Edwardsville
Will
Chas Luff
Dover
Mt. Olive Church
Mary Garrett
Mary Dorman
James Ferrick
Thelma Replogle
Harold Replogle
Thomas Binebrink
Centreville
William J. Spence
Easton
Clinton Dorman
Ridgely
Clayton Porter
S. D. Carrow
Harty
William Morgan
Lucille
Newark
Del
Alfred Blackburn
W. Thomas Thornton
Hattie Massey
Harry Butler
Seaford
Albert Biger
Smyrna
Arthur Wheatman
Ruth Riddleberger
Baltimore
Linwood Riddleberger
Oscar Kinnamon
Ruthanna
Marcus Hook
Ida Clark
Mary Jackson
Lloyd Cannon
Preston
Oscar Wyatt
Robbie Dill
Adams Cross Roads Visitors and Local Notices
Adams and Hubbard families spent Sunday at Bethany Beach. Neff family from Philadelphia visited the Fountain home. Mrs. Woodie Cregg and son returned home after a two week stay in North East Maryland. Tin Adams traveled to Pennsylvania with friends. Smithville Homemakers Club to meet at Community House on September 19. Sunday School and preaching at Bloomery Sunday afternoon. Miss Virginia Horsey entertained friends Sunday.
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Alpheus Adams
W. J. Hubbard
Grace Horsey
Bethany Beach
George Neff
George Jr
Philadelphia
Fred Fountain
Woodie Cregg
North East
Tin Adams
Pennsylvania
Smithville
Preacher and recital at Trinity Methodist Goldsboro Greensboro
Rev R W Kirwan will preach at Trinity Methodist Goldsboro at 11 a m Sunday September 17. Rev L B Bobbitt will preach in Greensboro at the same hour. On Sept 20 at 8 p m at Trinity parsonage Bobbitt and Miss Pearl Bobbitt will present a piano and vocal recital free of charge. The Sewing Circle hosts a chicken and oyster supper Sept 28 at 6 p m in Community Hall. Evening services move to 7 30 p m starting Sept 17. Social notices include visits by Roy Brown and family and Mrs Harold Brown luces.
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Grace Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor
Thomas J. Turkington Jr
Jesus
Florence Ethel Wilson
Philadelphia
R. W. Kirwan
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Greensboro
Trinity Methodist Church
Goldsboro
L. B. Bobbitt
Trinity Church
Mr. Kirwan
Pearl Bobbitt
Sewing Circle
Roy Brown
Noble Shively
Wm. Quillen
Bridgeville
Harold Brown
Carolyn
Rehoboth
The Winding Roads of Maryland Poem Portrait
A lyric poem celebrates Maryland's winding roads from fast turns to quiet towns. It contrasts modern speed with old town charm, lush woods, and fragrant gardens, urging mindful travel to savor life's sweetness before memories fade and the scenery remains in the heart.
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Maryland
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Thuy Wolsinger
Recreation Center
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Mass
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E. P. Pearsaul
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William Lee
Wilnington
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Ernest Jones
Millington
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Glen Griffeth
Baltinore
Edward MacPherson
Card Club
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Henderson
Henry Shultie
Paul Peterson
Fred Keeneman
Belle Derrickson
Woodrow Montague
Carl Nichols
Joyce Ann
T. A. Montague
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Hartly
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New York City
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George Clark
Marshallton
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Riverside
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Raymond Todd
Nora Edge
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