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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1944

Page

4

Trinity Methodist Homecoming at Goldsboro Sept 24

Goldsboro church marks 74th anniversary with a full day program led by Rev. G S Ross morning and evening, Rev. Lester E Windsor speaks at 10 45 and choir under Mrs Noble Jarrell Sr. sings all day lunch served in the grove and tea and coffee available. Local residents attend regional church events and visits noted.

Trinity Methodist Church Goldsboro G. S. Ross Lester E. Windsor Wilmington G. R. Ross Noble Jarrell Sr Tabies W. J. Murphy Carrie Jarman W. W. Sylvester Denton First Methodist Church E. H. Hughes Mary Gray Beacom’s College Thos. Gray Baylard Cape May N. J George Marvel Annie Cheffins Mollie Diggans Della Mullikin Queen Anne Irving Voshell Dover Virgie Cartwright H. F. Silver West Palm Beach Florida Mollie Shockley Kathryn McDonald Rehoboth

Army Inspector Liden transfers to Entomology unit

Private Conrad H. Liden, former superintendent of Ridgely Agricultural Experimental Farm, is transferred to the Medics Division as Medical Inspector in Entomology for control of medical insects. He joined the U S Army in June 1944 and is now stationed at Camp Bland ing Florida. Various local families host weekend visitors and relatives including the Cherry, Applebaum, Wilson, Covington, Murphy, Walls, Rairigh, Downes, Guthrie, Swing, Lynch, Jones, and other households. Occasional travel and visits to Rehoboth Beach and Fenwick Island noted. a hurricane experience recounted by Rev J E Parker.

Conrad H. Liden Ridgely Agricultural Experimental Farm Medics Division Liden U. S. Army Camp Blanding Fla Roland Cherry Bernice Master Lewis Chester Geo. Cherry L. M. Winstead Joseph Applebaum Princeton Brooklyn Navy Yard J. Applebaum Norman Wilson Emma Wilson Rehoboth Elizabeth Wilson John Davis J. E. Parker Fenwick Island Charles Hammond Andover N. Y Stanley Mathers Leonard Sparks Stella Matthews Margaret Swing Nurses‘ Board Denton Albert W. Saulsbury Patricia A. Saulsbury Wilmington Henry Covington Pfc Roland J. Murphy Richmond Bessie Murphy C. C. Covington Ord Rairigh Norman Downes

Labor strikes condemned as wartime danger

A wartime letter from War Labor Board chair William H. Davis cites up to 6,000 Philadelphia Transportation Company workers and 2,000,000 commuters affected, arguing there is no excuse for strikes during war and urging unions to avoid further action until victory.

Philadelphia William H. Davis War Labor Board Philadelphia Transportation Company

Fire prevention plea during dry late summer period in California

Under the late summer sun fire danger rises as forests and fields dry. Fire risk worsened by manpower shortages and loss of smoke chasers. California alone reports 676000 acres burned in timbered areas water sheds and grain fields with nine of ten fires man made and preventable. Public cooperation with prevention authorities urged with strong penalties for carelessness.

California

Social notes from Hobbs area visits and gatherings

Rev and Mrs H H Schauer visited Mrs F N Smith and family in Hobbs on Friday evening. Mrs Ernest Whitman spent last weekend with brother Oron F Smith in Denton. Mrs Virginia Stafford hosted Sunday dinner for Chas H Towers Homer Rice and Catherine Towers. Numerous locals hosted friends and relatives from New Jersey and nearby towns at various gatherings. Jean Trice to lead Christian Endeavor Sunday evening on Recruiting and Training Leaders. Friends of Audrey Tribbett recovering from illness. E S Evans and Lewis Butler hosted New Jersey relatives.

Chas. H. Towers Homer Rice T. H. Towers Catherine Towers L. N. Murphy Richard Merriken Annie Seeders Florence Love Russell Stevens Ruth Ann Doris Jean Phyllis Joe Wiloughby Greensboro Charles Sewell Little Son Nelson Nick Henry Milford Cleveland Henry E. M. Willey Calvert Merriken Billy and Calvert Jr Linda Callaway Little Daughter Washington Manning Merriken Jean Trice Christian Endeavor Service Sallie Hughes Mary Dolby Thos. C. Smith Flourence Love Ernest Whitman W. Kirwin Smith Audrey Tribbett Charlie H. Towers New Jersey Evans Albert Neal Williston Lewis Butler Lola Willoughby Denton L. H. Thomas Rehoboth

Hudsons Move Into Maryland-Delaware Village

Burrrsville residents welcome Mr and Mrs Thomas Hudson who purchased property from Charles Harvey near the Maryland Delaware line. Former owners Jas and Maggie Morgan had lived there for years. Local social notes mention visits by multiple families from Kennedyville Mullica Hill and Ocean City with relatives in Harrington and Chester. Corporal James Stafford of Camp Shelby is on furlough visiting family.

Thomas Hudson Greensboro Charles Harvey Jas Maggie Morgan Robert Statfford George Kennedy Bobby Faye Wm. Cleaver Yarry Money Kennedyvile Rita Collison Lester Cahall Mullica Hill N.J Mollie Cahall Miss Cahall Fred Welch Baltimore Chas. Welch Harry Murphy Andersontown C. N. Fountain Tom Viven Ocean City James Stafford Camp Shelby Miss Harrington Harold Hopkins Chester Howard Hopkins

In Memoriam for El nora Cox

In memory of our daughter El nora Cox who was killed years ago on September 17 1937. The verse speaks of a distant land and a new dawn as comfort. Mr and Mrs Wm J Cox sign the tribute from bereaved parents recalling her as a homeland presence waiting there.

Elnora Wm. J. Cox

In Memoriam Granddaughter Elnora Cox Remembrance

An obituary notice from grandparents Smith honors their granddaughter Elnora Cox nine years after her passing. They express faith Heaven is beautiful and anticipate reunion, noting she is greatly missed by grandmother and grandfather Smith.

Elnora Cox Heaven

Quote on world peace by Dr. T. Z. Koo and Lord Bryce

A collected quotation about universal brotherhood and the belief that only Christianity can secure lasting world peace. Dr. T. Z. Koo asserts the need for this realization, while Lord Bryce emphasizes Christian faith as essential.

Universal Brotherhood of Man T. Z. Koo Lord Bryce

Local Social Roundup From Hillsboro and Nearby

Mrs Catherine Frazier and Charles Reed of Wilmington join Mrs Bertha Reed of Wyoming and Mrs Beulah Wothers of Easton as Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs John E Wothers and Miss Sadye Wothers. Jean Marter returns to Philadelphia after summer with grandparents Samuel Naylor. F I Fleming and Laura Fleming depart for Washington where Laura has a new job. Olin Wooden of Philadelphia and Carrie Webber of Atlantic City visit Jos Short and daughter for the weekend. Doris Ivins hosts a surprise birthday party at Sharon Stewart’s home. Houston Russum returns to Baltimore after summer with Albert Cahall. George B Stewart and Donald Rathell host dinner in Centreville. Bernard Allen and Baltimore friends guests of Francis Fleming. Mrs Charles Jarrett visits sister Mrs Oscar Clark in Denton. Worth Walters heads to Detroit to begin school. Mrs James Walters and son Gene visit relatives in Morristown, Pa. Norma Hicks spends weekend with father C R Hicks. Mrs Albert Cadnall visits friends in Whiteleysburg.

Catherine Frazier Charles Reed Wilmington Bertha Reed Wyoming Beulah Wothers Easton John E. Wothers Sadye Wothers Jean Marter Philadelphia Samuel Naylor F. I. Fleming Laura Virginia Fleming Washington Miss Fleming Olin Wooden Carrie Webber Atlantic City Jos. Short Doris Ivins Sharon Stewart Houston Russum Baltimore Albert Cahall Geo. B. Stewart Donald Rathell Centreville Bernard Allen Francis Fleming Charles Jarrett Oscar Clark Denton Worth Walters Detroit Mich James Walters Gene Morristown

Adams Cross Roads Hosts W S C S Meeting

Mrs. Neil Heller and Mrs. Helen Adams will entertain the W S C S of Bloomery on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Adams home in Federalsburg with the date set for September 27. Other items note Mrs. Grace Horsey Mrs. Blanche Adams and others sightseeing at Rehoboth Beach and local visits.

Neil Heller Helen Adams Bloomery Federalsburg Grace Horsey Blanche Adams Marian Robinson Crolla Johnson Virginia Lee Robinson Rehoboth Beach June Huiliger

Card of Thanks From Fourth Street Denton Families

To the people of Fourth street Denton we extend sincere thanks for kind expressions and tokens of sympathy for us in our recent bereavement. Mrs Catherine Fox Clark and Eat on families.

Fourth Street Denton Catherine Fox Clark and Eaton

Auction Notice by Rosa Prettyman and James Temple

Having decided to discontinue housekeeping I will have no further use for my furniture therefore I will on Rosa Prettyman, Owner, James Temple, Auctioneer.

Lane litigation in Caroline County circuit court

Order issued in the equity case of Niss orland N Lane and others against Annie E Lane and others in the Caroline County Circuit Court No. 3704 Chy.

Orland N. Lane Annie E. Lane Circuit Court Caroline County

Local social notes from town and nearby colleges

Master Charles Keeneman visits Philadelphia aunt Mrs. Alex Dawson. A Orrell Saulsbury Jr returns to West Nottingham Academy on the 18th. Lois Crouse resumes studies at Juniata College Huntingdon Pa. Jane Pinkine, Milford Hospital nurse cadet, weekends home. Mr Mrs Robert Dean host Mrs John Dean Wilmington. Leroy Tripp U S A furlough with parents near town. Rachel McKenny visits sister Minnie Vosheil Sadlersville. Kathryn Rittenhouse studies at State Teachers College Salisbury. Harry and Mrs Robinson host guest Mrs Austin Wilmington. Mary Hobbs Blanche Hobbs call in town Saturday. Frank Walker Wilmington weekend at home. William Binebrink and family Sunday at Rehoboth Beach. Betty Jean Applebaum weekend at home.

Charles Keeneman Alex Dawson Philadelphia A. Orrell Saulsbury Jr West Nottingham Academy Colora Lois Crouse Juniata College Huntingdon U. S Jane Pinkine Milford Hospital Robert Dean John Dean Wilmington Leroy, Tripp Rachel McKenny Minnie Vosheil Sadlersville Kathryn Rittenhouse State Teachers’ College Salisbury Harry Robinson Austin Mary Hobbs Blanche Hobbs Frank Walker William Binebrink Rehoboth Beach Betty Jean Applebaum

Emergency Clothing Drive for Europe under Way

Greensboro reports the Emergency Collection of clothing for Europe to aid liberated areas. The drive runs September 24 to 30 at the W S C S hall, daily afternoons and evenings. Do not bring evening dresses or shoes. A birthday dinner for Miss Emma Greeley was held by Mr and Mrs Leon Greeley. Attendees included Leona Greeley Eva M Greeley of Philadelphia Thomas McHugh and friends. The W S C S meeting planned for last Thursday was postponed.

Europe Leon Greeley Emma Greeley Leona Greeley Eva M. Greeley Philadelphia Thomas McHugh John Valprecella Milford Mass

Local Social Notes Among Milord Visitors and Visits

Cadet Nurse Elizabeth Greeley of Milford spent Saturday with her parents. Mrs. George Steverson of Wilmington visited her mother Miss Emma Pippin and sister Miss Mae. Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Smith and daughter Carol Lee of Goldsboro visited Mrs. Effa Plummer on Tuesday. Mrs. Poole called to Cambridge due to her husband’s illness. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Meekins and Mrs. L. S. Jones visited sick friends in Easton hospital on Sunday. Chic Pearson and family celebrate birth of a son in Dover Hospital. Leslie Wyatt and daughter Barbara Lee spent time in Wilmington. Fletcher Clark, now in Atlanta, visited his mother Ida Clark. Ruthanna Baynard stayed with Carlton Smith in Goldsboro. Mrs. Newlin Mitchell of Marshas ton, Del., week with Mrs. Henry Cohee. Mrs. Paul Luff of Smyrna visited Alan Luff’s family. Mrs. William Farrell of Annapolis visited her aunt Iva Jones. Joseph White Jr. on leave from the Pacific Area. Oscar Wyatt in Ocean City and Rehoboth. Mrs. L. W. Taylor Jr. returned from New York trip. Brodie Baggs of Wilmington visiting sister Susie Wright.

Elizabeth Greeley Milford Del Leon Greeley George Steverson Wilmington Emma Pippin Mae Carlton Smith Carol Lee Goldsboro Effa Plummer Poole Cambridge J. R. Meekins L. S. Jones Easton Chic Pearson Dover Hospital Leslie Wyatt Barbara Lee Fletcher Clark Atlanta Ida Clark Ruthanna Baynard Newlin Mitchell Marshalston Henry Cohee Paul Luff Smyrna Alan Luff William Farrell Annapolis Iva Jones Joseph White Jr Wm. Wirts Pacific Area Oscar Wyatt Ocean City Rehoboth L. W. Taylor Jr New York Brodie Baggs Susie Wright

Death of Fred N. Smith noted by family

The family of Fred N. Smith thanks friends neighbors and relatives for sympathy in their great sorrow. They acknowledge acts of kindness floral tributes and cards from connections including Mrs Fred N Smith and daughters Esther and Sue.

Fred N. Smith Esther Sue

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Democratic Franklin D. Roosevelt Dana Burrsville Memoriam Hillsboro Norma Hicks C. R. Hicks Albert Cadnall Whiteleysburg, Md Adams Cross Roads Lockerman High School Lockerman James Temple Niss W. Brewster Deen Ralph Horsey Ciesk Joe Marsh Brewing Industry Foundation Jake Martha Lender The Denton National Bank Maryland Member Federal Reserve System
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