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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1931

Page

5

Denton Journal carries a busy local notice set

Community notices, door prizes, church events, sales, and school enrollment figures fill a page from the Denton Journal. Items include a cut loose sale at M K Newnam, church and mission gatherings, a tuberculosis clinic, wienie roast by Edenton Council, baby and health clinics, and updated Caroline County school enrollments with daily heat-adjusted dismissal.

Market Street J. L. Everagain Denton Ruskin Journal W. H. Nuttle M. K. Newnam Denton, Md Denton Journal Caroline County Harrington N. 6Th St Nuttle Hardware Co Nuttle Milling Company North Sixth Street S. S. Harrington Liden W. E. Bullock Christ Church Masonie Seth H. Hurdle M. E. Church Elmer T. Orme Barratt T. J. Lard Asbury Church Crisfield Church of the Brethren Epiphany Mission Preston St. Andrew’s Mission Hurlock A. E. Miller Third St Randolph Ave Edenton Council Daughters, of America Fred Cohee Denton Health Center John. Wesley M. E Bureau of Child Hygiene of Baltimore H. Ruth Jackson R. N Caroline High Greensboro Federalsburg Ridgely Marydel Henderson Goldsboro Bridgetown Burrsville Caroline Anderson Town Hickman Harmony Smithson Hubbards Bethlehem Hillsboro Concord Friendship Caroline High School

Engagement of Miss Martha Fisher to Mr George May

Mrs Ronald Earle Fisher of Washington announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Martha Ellen Fisher to Mr George Egerton May of Calcutta India. May is the grandson of the Rt Hon George A C May former Lord Chief Justice of Ireland. The marriage will take place in India next summer. Also notes of various social visits marriages and social events in Denton and nearby towns including births and travels of several families and individuals.

Ronald Earle Fisher Washington Martha Ellen Fisher George Egerton May Calcutta India Miss Fisher R. E. Fisher Denton Dorsey Gassaway Fisher United States May George C. May Dublin London Ohio Newcomer Easton Edgar T. Read S. Ira Cooper Passaic N. J T. Pliny Fisher Louise Fisher New York Roy Warren Claymont Del Chester Hospital Ernest G. Cooper Olivia M. Coffin Henderson Mexico China Japan Amos Coffin Jersey City J. Allen Reynolds Allen Reynold Alex. Mcl Williams Gainesville Fla Wm. J. Kindley Baltimore Kindley Anna Chance Swarthmore John L. Chance Wilson Swartz Caroline High School Bridgewater College Virginia J. R. Ricards O. J. Chaffincb C. Harvey Towers William McDaniel Blue Ridge College Joseph Deathe Philadelphia W. Brewster Deen Louis J. Knotts Leesburg Catherine Chance Dorothy DeFord Hillsboro Anna Bryant Beaver College Mary Coefield Derry N. H Charles K. Evans Evelyn Towers Washington, D. C Beatrice Deen Wilbert Merriken Bridge F. F. Lyden B. H. Johnson Harrington

Smithville Visitors and Farm Progress Nearing Completion

Smithville residents Mr and Mrs Ashby White and children Charlotte and Billy of Bridgeville with Mrs Emma Charles of Salisbury visited Mrs Lizzie Todd and Mr and Mrs Norris Todd on Sunday. The Horace Robinson farm dwelling nears completion with occupancy planned in October. Frank Adams and wife recently visited Baltimore guests of Edward Waeth family. O C Closson and family spent Sunday with his mother Mollie Liden at Federalsburg. T S Collins and son spent Sunday with F M Adams family. Elsie Savitz returned home after a two day meeting in Virginia. Josephine Wooters spending time with Mrs C R Neal. Mrs Ernest Liden of Federalsburg spent Tuesday with Mrs Sidney Collins.

Ashby White Charlotte and Billy Bridgeville Emma Charles Salisbury Lizzie Todd Norris Todd Horace Robinson Frank Adams Baltimore Edward Waeth O. C. Closson Mollie Liden Federalsburg T.S. Collins and F. M. Adams Elsie Savitz Virginia Josephine Wooters C. R., Neal Ernest Liden Sidney Collins

To Serve Is to Love in a Grateful Heart

The Christian Science Monitor reflects on love as a spontaneous overflow from a grateful heart, portraying it as a dynamic, active quality rather than a passive emotion.

I Christian Science Monitor

C H S News Reports Student Schedules And Activities

The C H S News outlines typewritten student schedules for parental review and signed return to the principal. Committees planned include professional faculty, library, noon duty, sanitary, lockers, and assembly, with Miss Wyatt added to sanitary. An October 12 professional meeting will discuss teacher ethics. Senior girls manage weekly cleanup, assembly plans run through January, and a student council forms with Douglas Fleetwood as president and Winifred Towers as vice president.

Wyatt Voss Douglas Fleetwood Winifred Towers Wilhd

Denton 4-H Club picnic and officer elections report

Ruth Cooper hosted a Denton 4-H Club picnic on Friday September 11 with brook exploration and corn and wiener roasting. Vesper service led by Cora Chambers and a Council Circle by Elsie Wright followed. New officers elected include Harriet Burns president and Ruth Surendorf associate president. Elsie Wright named 4-H Board member. Executive Board Federation meeting set for September 26 in Denton with a picnic and county business.

Ruth Cooper Denton 4-H Cora Chambers Elsie Wright Harriet Burns Ruth Surendorf Alice Ross Lillian Collins 4-H Federation Denton

Miss Thelma Bishop Vacationing With Baltimore Family

Miss Thelma Bishop of Baltimore spends her vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Nelson Bishop. Mr N K Swanwick made a business trip to Baltimore at the start of the week. Mr and Mrs A W Brumbaugh entertained guests at cards last Wednesday evening. Misses Mary Katherine and Anne Porter visited on Sunday at Rehoboth. John Baynard spent last week with Mr and Mrs Fred Baynard.

Thelma Bishop Baltimore Nelson Bishop N. K. Swanwick A. W. Brumbaugh Mary Katherine Anne Porter Rehoboth John Baynard Fred Baynard J. Edgar Shockley A. G. Shockley Matoaca Samuel Jewell Wrenda Monroe Evelyn Coles Asheville William A. Shields Billy Virginia Jeane Dover Ida Heilman Arthur McRath Esther McBath Charles A. Tauber Edward Ott Philadelphia Wiliam E. Joiner Denton A. E. Shields Town Medford Mill Pond Henderson Bethel Church Mary P. Garrett Bethel Edward Clough L. R. Brumbaugh Pennsylvania James Woodcock Benebrake Martinsburg Irving Woodcock Hollidaysburg Matilda Stevenson Elwood Harrisburg Harry Lerch Wm. Gardner, Jr Greensboro Danvers Mass Bessie Stevenson Little Louise Murphy Harrington Hattie Stevenson Frederica Ella Clegg Laura Longfellow Nettie Reading Clinton Edwards Elaine William Hubbard Norristown John Vanville Easton J. Harvey Coursey William Wroten Clayton Richard Bullock Centreville M. B. Cooper Epworth League Clarke Sadlersville Mary Tribbitt Carney’s Point Katherine Potts Church Ray Luff Clara Powell Cambridge Attie Weaver W. W. Wheeler Margaret Gardner Richard Emmett Russell Atlantic City N. J William Morgan Newark Del Homer Stufft Masters Francis Robbie Porter S. D. Carrow Carolyn Zacharias Clayton Porter Clara Seward Mae Pippin Hilda Weaver Wilmington J. E. Weaver Oscar Nichols Theo Hall Church Hill George Mitchell West Grove Hilton Dobson Havre de Grace Thomas Dobson Annie Edwards Calvin Dill Hart~ly A. B. Linhard Near Town Card Club J. W. Porter Mary Catherine Rebecca Case Thurman Passwaters Alfred Blackburn Templeville Katherine Bilbrough State Normal School Towson Frank Hubbard Paul Corry Thomas Horsey Washington and Lee University Lexington Grace Williams Atglen

Card of Thanks for Concord Farm Fire Aid

Richard Bullock and wife gratefully thank the Denton Volunteers Fire Company and all others who rendered assistance when the dwelling on their farm near Concord burned late in August.

Richard Bullock Denton Volunteers 'Fire Company Concord

Weekly Ridgely News Letter highlights and gatherings

The Woman's Home Missionary Society met at the parsonage with seven members and one visitor. Ada Matthews led a Religious Education program, and several members read on home training. The group discussed Ritter Hall and the society magazine, performed a playlet, and appointed leaders and hostesses for the coming three months. Several members attended related church meetings and many local residents were noted visiting, ill, or traveling, with Harvest Home and church activities planned for the near future.

Woman's Home Missionary Sobiety Ada Matthews Roy Tawes Harry Hemmons Ritter Hall Anna Frances Seward Elsie Matthews Farlines M. P Denton Frank Seward Norman Wilson Viola Jones A. S. Thompson J. E. Mason R. L. Tawes County Council of Religious Education Denton M. P. Church Harry Laird Mary T. L. Day Easton William R. Jones Maryland University Thomas Jones, Jr New York A. W. Thompson Harold Hatfield Georgetown A. B. Parsons Warrington Grace Vernon Smith Soward Smith Wilmington Pines Rehoboth Marguerite Jackson Stevensville Towson McPherson James Ruhr New Jersey Charles Warner Philadelphia Helen Booth Catherine Fooks Snow Hill J. J. Ivison Frank Simon Frank Klotz Pennsylvania Altoona Church of the Brethren Neffsville Frank Taylor Eleanor William Ridley Park Frank III Wardner The Reformed Church W. G. Miller Miller Day Watson Booker Ocean City T. B. Stout Daytona Beach Fla Thomas McCloud Girard College Margaret McCloud St. Gertrude’s Academy Eugenia and Evangelista Ronald Lane Frank Kessler Harper Lang State Sanatorium Harford Porter Wm. Davis Bobbie George Garman Lila Walker New Cumberland A. W. Beaven Baltimore J. M. Ludwig Elizabeth Smith Henry Wilkinson Norfolk J. F. Elliott J. W. Simons Catherine McElwain Centreville

Nature's Gifts 8. E. Perkins II Conservation Lecture

A Maryland conservation lecturer extols autumn's beauty and woodland scents. The talk contrasts the season's colors with perpetual nature, urging mindful observation to recall nature's bounty during dark days and to treasure memories of woods, brooks, and birds.

E. Perkins II Maryland Whittier Wiittier

Birthday party honors Mrs Rennie Willoughby on 88th

A birthday gathering celebrated Mrs Rennie Willoughby turning eighty eight with many relatives present including Emma Reese Thomas Willoughby John Reese Nelson Todd Howard Willoughby Norman Willoughby family members and others. Refreshments were served and guests extended birthday wishes along with numerous gifts.

Rennie Willoughby Emma Reese Thomas Willoughby John Reese Nelson Todd Howard Willoughby Norman Willoughby Harry Willoughby Florence Wicks Clifton Flaharty Norman Morgan

Social notes from Williston and Baltimore visits

Williston residents and Baltimore guests share weekend visits at Memory Lane and with relatives. Iri Daffin returns from two weeks with his parents in New York City while others, including Mr. and Mrs. Hoagland and Miss Eloise Thawley, visit kin in Denton Newark and Oxford. Mrs. Wheeler and Mrs. Uhler plan future trips to Harrisburg and Easton as Rev. Nugent resumes duties after a vacation.

E. E. Wheeler William Uhler Wheeler Billy Waller, Jr Baltimore Wm. D. Uhler Wheeler Iri Daffin New York City A. S. Daffin Charles Hoagland Newark N. J Wm. Willoughby Eloise Thawley Denton QO. M. Hignatt George Schamberger Memory Lane Elizabeth Willard Knotts Minnie Todd William D. Uhler E. HE. Wheeler Oxford l Bennett Todd Willard C. Todd Harrisburg Easton Sherman Hignutt Oxford G. L. Nugent

Local church notes and family visits report

Hobbs Rev and Mrs Archer and children from Dagsboro Del hosted by the Smiths Saturday. Mrs J A Billings visits Burrsville sister G L Blades. They attended the funeral of a sister in law Mrs Russell. John Mark leads Christian Endeavor with Our share in making Christ known to the world. Cecil Mark to enter Western Maryland College on the 29th to study for the ministry. Rev and Mrs J H Mark and son Cecil attended a quarterly district conference at Pittsville. Helen Towers, Washington College senior, resumes studies. Mrs Tirzah Frazier visits Morrisville Pa. Rev J H Mark and Cecil visited York Pa last week.

Cecil Mark Western Maryland College J. H. Mark Cecil Pittsville Helen Towers Washington College Tirzah Frazier Marvin Davis Morrisville J. H. Mark and York, Pa

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Roundup of Visits and Events

Local residents and visitors are listed as guests and travelers in the past week. Families from Baltimore Centreville Townsend Crumpton and Philadelphia share news of visits, trips to Crystal Beach Rehoboth and Love Point. A Ladies Guild cake and pie sale is announced for the Community House on Saturday the 19th at 3 pm.

W. H. Morris Baltimore Dora S. Morris Centreville Chas. Watts Townsend, del T. Avery Story Crumpton H. R. Covell Garrettson Smith Jane I.T. Sparklin Sparklin Wye Mills Ladies Guild George Stewart Harry Kemp Crystal Beach Weir Waters Manassas Florence Beaven Lillian Travers Easton Earl Wathers Ralph Thompson Washington Susie Thompson Batton Morgan Virginia Annie Jump William Sherwood Swarthmore Ben Graham Joe Eaton Rehoboth J. N. Clark Kent County Ida Rice Delmar

Rehoboth Visitors and Local Social Notes

A list of Rehoboth visitors and local residents includes Mr and Mrs Howard Flowers and families and several others. Mrs K M Barnette and Mrs Jane Vangesel travel to Detroit where Barnette plans time with her husband. Community Club met for a business session. several residents travel or return from Atlantic City Baltimore Centreville Hebron Easton Hospital and Baltimore.

Howard Flowers Horace Morgan G. C. Morgan Harry’ Moore Everett Blades Harry Gibson Edna Fleming Clara Price

Whitely Russ Nup Bride in Easton Md Church Ceremony

Preston and Mrs Whitely announce the marriage of their daughter Sarah Elizabeth to James Sigman Russ son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Russ of Easton Maryland. The ceremony occurred September 16 at 8 pm in the M E Church Easton with Rev E T Read officiating in the presence of relatives. They will reside near Easton. Several local social notes follow including visits, travel to Baltimore and Seaford, a Hurlock Carnival closing, and various hospitality and church events.

Harry F. Whitely Sarah Elizabeth James Sigman Russ Clarence Russ Easton M. E E. T. Read W. E. Holder Washington, D. C H. F. Wiltely Church of the New Jerusalem Williston Community K. C. Parker and Son Hopewell D. P. Pursell Lelia Pauline Wakefield H. M. Warris Elizabeth Kelley Baltimore Harrvy Walters Baltimore County James Willis Webster Richardson William Bonner Cambridge Julia M. Kelley George E. Wood D. Leaf J. L. Gallagher Virginia Levin Taylor Culpeper Preston A. F. Sisk and Son David Preston Osteen Ocean City Hurlock Carnival Dorsey Williams Hurlock R. R. Runkles W. K. Wrightson Mamie Gallagher Ralph Ledman Edith Noble Seaford Edyth Noble

Orphans' Court Adjourns With Admin Orders And Appraisals

Caroline County Orphans Court met with Judges West Towers and Fleetwood approving renunciations granting letters of administration for Obadiah Schuyler and Rufus Love. Bonds filed, creditors notices ordered, appraisers named, guardians accounts filed, releases recorded, inventories and appraisements filed, and orders to sell mortgage secured property issued for Marion Beck and other estates.

Caroline County Orphans’ Court West Towers Fleetwood Obadiah, Schuyler Edward Schuyler Lyd Morgan Clarence Jones Edna B. Green Anne B. Green Charles B. Harrison William R. Carroll Arthur S. Carroll Rufus H. Love Fred R. Love James Temple Wm. W. Murphy Charles G. Dukes Thomas J. Richardson Ibadiah Schuyler

Summer socializing in Washington and nearby towns

Harmony Mr. and Mrs. Mac Frampton of Washington DC called on grandmother Mrs. McNash. Easton visits by Mrs. Belle Dean and Mrs. Mary E. Duhadaway. Dorothy Wood hosted, Nichols Laigneil visited near Federalsburg. Wilmington guests with Ray Deen family. Trice family plus daughter Marguerite visited. Merrick Wilkins and relatives visiting Mollie Story. Annie Todd returned to Bridgeville after a week with W. P. Willis. Swain and Will Collins hosted by Carrie Collins. Baker brothers and mother from Wilmington holidaying with Gilbert Gibson. Jesse Lasier ill, cannery work affected. Bennett and Elbert Todd explored Luray Caverns. Harry McMahon and Federalsburg guests. Pearl Willis returns to Western Shore to resume teaching. Belle Dean visiting Laura Dean in Federalsburg.

Mac Frampton Washington DD. C McNash John Cohee Belle Dean Mary E. ,Duhadaway Easton Henry Fleming Rodenhiser Wilmington Philadelphia Mollie Story Annie Todd Bridgeville Del W. P. Willis Swain Will Collins Federalsburg Carrie Collins Charles and Arthur Baker Gilbert, Gibson Jesse Lasier Messrs Bennett Elbert Todd Luray Caverns Virginia Harry McMahon Philip McConnell Pearl Willis Western Shore Laura Dean Pederasburg

Love Point guests and Wesley Church event announced

Burraville residents and visitors from Stevensville and Harrington attended a Sunday gathering at Hotel Love Point. A Love Feast class meeting is set for Sunday at 10 80 a m at Wesley Church with neighboring churches invited to join.

Alfred Raughley W. T. Bullock Henry Stafford Austine Stafford H. A. Porter Annie Benton Stevensville Love Point Wesley Church Lawrence Price Harrington J. W. Price Ed, Wright Tuckahoe Neck John Thawley F. Baynard Denton Jesse Baldwin Islip N. Y

Bereaved family thanks friends for kindness

We wish to express our sincere appreciation for the kindness of all the friends during our recent bereavement. Mrs. R. H. Love and family.

Greensboroshire Notes and Visitor Roundup

Greensboro and environs feature a parade of visitors and locals traveling to and from towns across the region. Families like Shockleys, Shields, and Malone are cited, with church activities, a baptism at Medford's Mill Pond, and multiple social gatherings noted amid weekend visits to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Danvers, and Towson. An Em ergency Hospital return and a state sanatorium transfer are also mentioned among household movements.

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