Marriage at St Benedicts Ridgely Md Adams Ostermann
The rectory of St Benedicts Catholic Church Ridgely Maryland witnessed the marriage of Martha Ostermann daughter of Mr and Mrs William Ostermann of Denton to Virgil Adams son of Mr and Mrs Frank Adams of Federalshoro last Saturday at 2 pm Reverend Francis J Hensel officiated. The bride wore a pearl gray dress suit with sequins and a corsage of Talisman roses. Attendant was Ethel Johnson maid of honor and Anthony Ostermann brother of the bridegroom served as best man. The ceremony featured gladioli decorations and a reception followed at the bride’s parents home near Denton before the couple departed for a honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Benedict’s Catholic Church
Ridgely
Martha Ostermann
William Ostermann
Denton
Virgil Adams
Frank Adams
Federalshoro
Francis J. Hensel
Ethel Johnson
Fort Myer
Anthony Ostermann
Pierce Adams
Wilbur Adams
Mollie Horsey
Henry Osterman
Betty Meredith
Tillie Behlke
Grace Gelletty
Doris Cahall
Catherine Wilson
Ramona Reed
T. S. McGrath
Washington
William B. Johnson
Fort Meyer
Charles Warrens sixteenth birthday party at American Corners home
A birthday party for Charles Warren was held at his American Corner home on Sunday evening September 14. Guests joined in games and refreshments as the blue and white dining room decor highlighted the celebration. Gifts were received by the host, with many attendees listed by name. Denton Community Club kicks off 1947-48 year with a luncheon at the clubhouse today Friday September 19. State and District officers of the Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs will attend as guests and speakers, including Mrs. Roy D. Whitlock of Baltimore and Mrs. Roland K. Plummer of St Michaels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Warren
American Corner
Gertrude and
Lorraine Hutson
Emma Larrid
Becky Ann Trice
Nancy Trice
Gladys Collins
Ruth Nichols
Martha Towers
Mildred
Florence Turner
Curtis Andrews
William Sommers
Jimmy Farrer
Donald Larrimore
Kenneth Cox
Kenneth Fishell
Linn Fishell
Sonny Trice
Temple Lord
Bruce Towers
Donald Towers
Jimmy Layton
Robert Richardson
James Collins
Weaver Lord
Denton Community Club
Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs
Roy D. Whitlock
Baltimore
Roland K. Plummer
St. Michaels
Maryland
Deaths A pair of Hillsboro and Denton residents
Funeral services were held for Mrs. E Pearl Sparklin 72 widow of Isaac Sparklin of Hillsboro at J Virgil Moore and Son Denton with burial in Greenmount cemetery Hillsboro She died in a Greensboro nursing home and leaves Irwin Sparklin two sisters Mrs John Brant and Mrs Warner Brashears and a brother Garrettson Smith Funeral services for Earl Francis Cooper 69 of Denton were conducted at J Virgil Moore and Son Funeral Home with burial in Denton cemetery He was the son of the late James and Caroline Cooper and survived by his wife Annie Satterfield a son Gilbert and three daughters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bullock
Louis Bullock
J. Virgil Moore and Son
Denton Cemetery
Charles Bullock
Denton
Frederick Bullock
Seaford
Del
Stanley Poore
Marcus Hook
E. Pearl Sparklin
Isaac Sparklin
Hillsboro
J. Virgil Moore
Frank A. Baker
Queen Anne
Hillsboro Methodist Church
Greenmount Cemetery
Irwin Sparklin
John Brant
Wilmington
Warner Brashears
St. Augustine
Fla
Garrettson Smith
Carney’s Point
N. J
Earl Francis Cooper
J. Virgil Moore and Son Funeral
James and
Caroline Cooper
Annie Satterfield
Gilbert Cooper
Lewes
Mrs Delilah Steward Dies at 90 in Maryland
Mrs Delilah Jane Steward aged 90 died at her son Geo W Stewards home near Whiteleysburg Maryland after a six week illness. She was born in Johnstown Pennsylvania to Daniel and Tina Rager. Her husband Benjamin F Steward died about eight years ago and they moved to the area about forty years ago. Funeral services will be held at the Church of the Brethren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delilah Jane Steward
Geo. W. Steward
Whiteleysburg
Daniel and
Tina Rager
Johnstown
Benjamin F. Steward
Church of the Brethren
Obituary Notice for Mrs Steward of Harrington and Others
Denton Friday at 2:00 p m daylight time service conducted by Rev Wayne Wheeler. Interment in Denton Cemetery. Survived by four daughters Mrs William Smith Johns town Pa Mrs Howard Milby Cordova Mrs Daniel Link Sr Harrington Del and Mrs Martha Austin Harrington Del Five sons George W Steward Greensboro Daniel Thomas Steward Philadelphia Pa William R Steward and Robert Steward Harrington Del John L Steward Easton Md Forty four grandchildren thirty three great grandchildren and one brother Harvey Rager Johns town Pa Grandsons to serve as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Steward
Harrington, del
John L. Steward
Easton
Harvey Rager
Johnstown
Local social notes from Preston and surrounding towns
Dr. Harold Plummer and family and Margaret Lane visited Ocean City last weekend while J C Bateman spent a week in Elizabeth City. Mr and Mrs John Schmick welcomed a 9 pound 14 ounce son and received congratulations. Marion H Chambers T C Fleetwood families visited E B Blades home. Cornelia Cannon returned to Wilmington to teach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Plummer
Margaret Lane
Ocean City
J. C. Bateman
Elizabeth City
N. C
John Schmick
Marion H. Chambers
T. C. Fleetwood
E. B. Blades
Preston youths depart for further study sites
Mr. E. J. Mitchell and Mrs. Mitchell of New Castle visited with Mr. and Mrs. Cannon. Mrs. J. Frank Patchett travels to Marietta Georgia to see her daughter Mrs. King. A group of Preston youths leaves to continue studies at institutions including Harry H. Rieck Jr. and others enrolled at the University of Maryland Princeton and Washington colleges and Beacom College with locales in Greenwood Buena Vista Wilmington and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Patchett
Mrs. King
Marietta, Ga
Preston
Harry H. Rieck Jr
John D. Rieck
Victor Rieck
Carl Rieck
James Fuchs
Frederick Schmick
Betty Bradley
Univer
Sity
Maryland
Jack Noble
Princeton
Marilyn Belle Noble
Greenwood
Fletcher Sisk
Washington and Lee
Barbara Sisk
Buena Vista
Perry Chambers
Washington College
Bevy Blades
Lee Noble Jr
Beacom College
Wilmington
Del
GEMS OF THOUGHT No book can be as good as to be profitable when negligently read
Seneca notes that even a valuable book fails to profit if read carelessly, stressing disciplined, attentive reading to gain true understanding. The aphorism emphasizes effort and attention as prerequisites for benefit and wisdom.
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Adams-Ostermann
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Pocono Manor Inn
Stevens
Lida M. Wine
Lida Elizabeth Wade
Doctors Hospital
Anne Wilson
New York
George W. Clendaniel
William George
George Cohee
Alan Greenly
Willoughby Nowell
Enoch Cooper
Greensboro
Wild Bill Elliott
Cheyenne
Heart of
Sigma Pi
Black Widow
Scornel Wilde Moureen O'Hara
Technicolor
Web
Dennis Morgan Jane Wyman
Earl F. Cooper
Cornelia Cannon
Delaware
Poole’s Men’s Store
USE Tax Act
Poole’s
Federalsburg, MD
Melvin
Denton, Maryland
E. J. Mitchell
New Castle
Lloyd Cannon
Seneca
Dentonia Theatre
Thurs
Bob Hope
Amtcard Lofter
Wanda McKay
Frank Jenks
Dick Irving Hyland
Sid Loft
PhD Karlson
Alexander Knox
Gene Lockhart
Michael Curtiz
És Republic
Dorothy Lamour In
Coleman
Salisbury
Chickering Baldwin Aerosonic Kimball Fischer Winter
Kohler Campbell
Story
Lester
Wurlitzer Orgatron
Estey
Jesse French
Thos. R. Young
Charles M. Stieff
Alan Ladd Bail Russell William Bendix
Lowell Gilmore
Edith King
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