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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1935

Page

5

Local notices and ads from Denton Maryland area

Community notices list apartment and house for rent in Denton and Burrsville with contacts, farm sales and trade offers by R H Stafford and Joseph H Carroll. Church suppers, rummage sale, oyster dinners, and fundraising events across Denton, Bloomery, Thawley's and Hobbs. Ferries schedule and annual home and fair updates amid flood recovery. Obituary notes for Elizabeth Hepner of Caroline county.

N. 2Nd St Denton Journal Office Court House Square Preston M. E. Church R. H. Stafford Burrsville Ida Allen Ladies Aid of Bloomery M. E. Church Smithville Thawley’s M. P Guild of Christ Church Beck Chevrolet Place N. 3Rd St Claiborne-Annapolis Hobbs Aid Hobbs Maryland Easton Dentonia Theatre Wesley M. E. Church Caroline County Bank of Greensboro Peoples Bank of Ridge- Ip Hillsboro-Queen Anne Bank of Hillsboro Eastern Shore Coon Hunters Association Clarence Webb Farm Cecilton Federalsburg W.edwin Unger Chamber of Commerce Committee For Fair Plans Barratt Delaware Magnolia Frederica Francis Harvey Green Pennington School Pennington N. J E. C. Hallman Dover Wilmington Lewes Roy L. Tawes Elizabeth Hepner Caroline County Bessie Garey St.Catherine’s Hospital Santa Monica California Washington College, Normal Department Idaho Connecticut Kentucky Todd and Leslie Memorial Chapel R. M. Campbell Hepner Salome Garey Somers This County Ames Dixon Garey

Interesting Items About Yourself And Friends At Club Meet

Denton Community Club held a Friday luncheon with guests of honor including state officers Mrs. Frank Headley of Chevy Chase and Mrs. John Paul Troy of Baltimore. Activities covered include Institute talks, federation meeting highlights, musical numbers, and upcoming interior decoration program hosted by Katherine Elizabeth Wright. A large banquet by Caroline Chapter, 62 C E S, featured a welcome by Mrs. Jennie P. Crouse and honored guests Mrs. M Elizabeth Jackson and William T. Karow with a play and readings planned for the evening.

Denton Community Club Frank Headley Chevy Chase John Paul Troy Baltimore F. P. Roe Greensboro M. S. Andrews H. E. Ramsdell Grace R. Elis Clark Troy Club Institute Headley General Federation Detroit J. Kemp Stevens G. H. Rue Peter Hoffman Rue Louise Gray Edna B. Green W. K. Cumming Wm. H. Nuttle Katherine Elizabeth Wright Anne Lewis Herbert Bamberger L. R. Clough Austin Murphy Caroline Brick Hotel Jennie P. Crouse Carrie Morgan Queen Anne M. Elizabeth Jackson Cambridge William T. Karow Anna L. Suter Clara B. Carmine Versa Hubbert Alta Newnam Emily Swiss Elva Wolf Dulcie George Mildred Kelley Preston Pierre de Mauriac Philadelphia Frances de Mauriac Malcolm Melvin Howard Melvin Mr. Melvin Denton Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Little Rock Arkansas William P. Witsell Hot Springs du Pont High School Wilmington Brooklyn Friends School New York Melvin George School Intertype Corporation of Southern New Orleans Jacob B. Davis Charles Fiske Piet Virginia Piet Clark Flynn Homeland Paul Fowler Captain Newnam Neavitt Talbot County Orme George Woodberry Forest George Goldsborough Cornell Margaret Jane Knotts Holton Arms Washington Margaret C. Hoey Wilbert Callaway Jacksonville Fla F. J. Wight Richard Trippe Billy Suffolk Trippe BE. T. Tubbs Robert Fleetwood Chestertown High School Russell Flaharty Virginia

October M. P. Ladies Aid meets at Blades home

CHOPTANK The October meeting of the M. P. Ladies Aid at Choptank will be held at the home of Mrs. O. C. Blades on the 1st. A full attendance is requested.

M. P. Ladies Aid Choptank O. C. Blades

Fall meeting of Baltimore-Washington Classis in Ridgely

The eleventh annual Fall meeting of the Baltimore-Washington Classis of the Reformed Church met at St. Pauls Reformed Church Ridgely with about twenty five delegates. Key speakers included Dr. William F. DeLong and Rev. M. H. Way. Home Missions and local ladies groups hosted events and a fried chicken dinner.

Baltimore-Washington Classis The Reformed Church St. Paul's Reformed Church Ridgely S. A. Troxell Grace Church Baltimore Ridgely Church William F. DeLong Philadelphia Board of Home Missions M. H. Way Sewing Circle Frank Simon J. William Davis Clinton Blockston Elmer Hoffman Alan Temple J. W. Davis Carlisle Bennington

Roland Webster Dies Quietly in Federalsburg at 64

Roland Webster 64 a Shore canner died unexpectedly Thursday morning at his daughter Mrs Benjamin C Willis home from heart disease. A Dorchester native and son of Samuel L Webster he lived in Cambridge Hurlock Federalsburg and East New Market and owned homes once of Senator Goslin. Survived by his widow Blanche Davis three brothers and a daughter services held Sunday at his Federalsburg residence with ministers from Union Methodist Episcopal Church and burial at Hill Crest cemetery.

Roland Webster Benjamin C. Willis Mr. Webster Rock Hall Denton Dorchester County Samuel L. Webster East New Market Cambridge Hurlock Federalsburg E. E. Goslin Bucknell University Lewistown Blanche Davis Noah Lloyd Webster Frank Webster C. Irving Carpenter Union Methodist Episcopal Church Ransom P. Nichols Hill Crest Cemetery

Man Crushed By Steam Shovel At Denton Sand Pit

George Cohee of this town is hospitalized in Emergency Hospital Eas ton with injuries from being crushed by a steam shovel at the sand pit digging sand for the Denton railroad bridge on the Choptank river. An x ray revealed a broken pelvic bone and later surgery was performed for perforated intestines. He was injured when he failed to step aside quickly enough as the shovel swung and collapsed him against the sand.

George Cohee Easton Denton Cohee

Mixed church notices and upcoming events in Denton area

The report lists multiple church activities and dates across Denton M E M P churches. Promotions Rally Day and Four Hundred Years of the Printed English Bible are noted, with a Musicale featuring James Arthur Richards. Other items include sermons, Sunday School programs, Ladies Circle supper, Epworth League events, and Mass times for nearby churches.

E. C. Hallman Denton M E M. S. Andrews Willing Workers James Arthur Richards Western Maryland College M. E. Church

Thanksgiving Dinner and Community Notices in Town

A local report details John E. Lister’s forty third birthday turkey dinner with numerous relatives from Greensboro Denton and nearby areas. It notes Edward Davis’s Washington marriage, plans for an October fall supper, and several social visits, entertainments, and upcoming church events including Rally Day in October.

John E. Lister B. F. Greenlee Arthur Clarence Junior Margaret Wooters Greensboro Quarlton Greenlee Doris Mplorence Trice Denton Arthur Kelley Harvey Harris Amos Harris Helen Elizabeth Stafford Lester Stafford Jennie Lister Joshua Lister Merie Lee Here J. Eldon Marine Edward Davis Washington Alberta Davis Harrisburg Davis Rider Business College Trenton N. J Strayer Business College Frances Bennett F. E. Davis T. H. Towers Carlton Greenlee Florence Trice Helen Stafford Near Here J. E. Lister Joshua L. Lister Merle Lee Merle Watson Edward Stewart Cordova L. Hopkins Thomas l Bernard Hopkins Western Shore Sherman Hubbard Milford Celeste Clark Delaware Sam Price Sellersville J. H. Edgell L. H. Thomas Harold Brooks Sunshine Workers B. B. Allen

Denton church to raise debt with single day bazar

The Vestry and Guild of Christ P. E. Church Denton announce a one day program to raise the year’s debt quota. A bazar with five booths supper at five card party a gypsy fortune teller a grab bag and a silhouette draw while you wait. Thursday October 24 at Denton community house. Further notices will appear in the Journal.

Vestry and Guild of Christ P. E. Church Denton Denton Community House Journal J. B. Davis

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter

The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal Church will meet at Miss Ella Pennington's home Friday afternoon October 4 at two thirty. Several social visits are noted with Rev and Mrs Lee H Richcreek of Easton, dinner guests of Mr and Mrs G B Stewart, plus other visits and guests from Tampa Baltimore Preston and Trappe.

Ladies Guild of the Episcopal Church Ella Pennington Lee H. Richcreek Easton G. B. Stewart B. Marion Reed Tampa Fla Milford Kline John Baynard Edgar Blades Mrs. Helfrich Trappe

As We Forgive Play At St Pauls Queen Anne

Queen Anne invites the public to a Sunday program at St Pauls Church featuring the play As We Forgive directed by Mr Fossett with a cast including Peggy Gibson Helen Chaires Byron Barton Vinson Sneed and Lloyd Fleming. The service also includes morning worship The Reason for Living and an evening service If Winter comes plus a young peoples service at six thirty.

St. Paul’s Church Queen Anne Peggy Gibson Helen Chaires Clarence Fossett Lloyd Fleming Byron Barton Vinson Sneed Fossett Isix-Thirty Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Lloyd Holland Felton Del John Reynolds Bridgeville Eleanor Moore Wilmington Harry Moore Freeland Clopper Tuckahoe Neck Howard Sewell Horace Morgan Henry Morgan Ruth Reynolds C. L. Fossett Charles Barton W. F. Dickinson

Pretty wedding in M. E. Church celebrates Helen Smith and Bennett Todd

A harvest of family news follows a Sept 21 ceremony at six in the morning as Miss Helen Smith wed Mr. Bennett Todd of Harmony, with Rev. Spence officiating. The bride wore blue with brown accessories and pink asters, attended by her sister Katrina. Best man Bob Staton and ushers Edward and Albert Todd. After a wedding breakfast, the couple left for Washington, D. C., and Luray Caverns. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Critten, Miss Myrtle Wright of Hurlock, and Mrs. Harry Leib of Easton. Local guests hosted bridge, dinners, and birthday gatherings, with P T A plans announced for Oct 1 and various social visits ongoing.

M. E Helen Smith Bennett Todd Harmony Spence Katrina Smith Bob Staton Edward Todd Albert Todd Washington, D. C Luray Caverns Max Chambers Saturday Bridge Club Critten Myrtle Wright Hurlock Harry Leib Easton Raymond Creighton Carmine E. V. Lane Gilbert Lane Heber Lane Edward Lane Barbara Roland Lane Jack and Shirley Paul Campbell Albert Pathman Kennneth Lane Marguerite Ann Laren Lane Milton Lane Lee Noble Bob Cannon M. Hollis J. W. Noble A. T. Blades T. L. Trice Jr Katie Parker J. L. Gallagher Cannon Cahall Holsinger John Parker Baltimore T. L. Nugent Haddon Heights N. J Victor Dean Federalsburg James Trice New York Robert Dulin Earl W. S Stafford Phil Stewart Hayward Dean James Harper Paul Croll

Sunday School and Services at Smithson Church

Smithson Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Sunday evening preaching by Rev J T Baynard with Wednesday prayer meeting. Visitors welcome. News notes include births in Cambridge and visits among local families and relatives.

Stop Look and Listen rail crossing safety urged after crash

The Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland urges motorist vigilance at grade crossings after a crash killed six. Edward Curran, safety director, says unguarded crossings persist and calls for flashing lights at un protected sites and reflector signs to warn of approaching trains as improvements.

Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland Edward P. Curran

Roland T. K. Garey Dies at 65 Near West Denton

Roland T. K. Garey 65 died after long illness at his home near West Denton. Funeral services were held at Denton M. E. Church and burial was in Denton cemetery. He was the youngest son of the late State Senator Thomas F. Garey and Annie Kenney Garey. Survived by two sons Floyd and Percy Garey and daughter Mrs. William Croppe, plus one sister Mrs. Nannie G. Melvin.

Roland T. K. Garey West Denton Denton Garey Nellie Ramsdell Floyd Percy Garey William Croppe Nannie G. Melvin Sacramento Calif

Bethlehem Social Notes Highlight Nearby Visitors

Mr and Mrs J B Todd hosted guests including Mrs Laura Long from Henderson and Mrs Annie Sainton from Jacksonville Florida and Mrs Mable Reddman from Sandtown Del on Sunday. Other visits included Rev Claude Thompson of Royal Oak and Mrs F H Thomas on Monday. Willard Legates of Tilghman stayed with his parents. The Baynard family from Trappe visited Anah Carroll and Mrs Clifford Ferguson of Hagerstown visited her parents. John Brodes and Ned Bryan hosted Sunday guests. Annie Wroten visited her sister Martha Hubbard this week.

J. B. Todd Laura Long Henderson Annie Sainton Jacksonville Florida Mable Reddman Sandtown Del Payton Thompson F. H. Thomas Claude Thompson Royal Oak Willard Legates Tilghman Lawrence Legates Woodrow Baynard Little Son Trappe Anah Carroll Clifford Ferguson Hagerstown James R. Christopher John Brodes Ned Bryan Annie Wroten Martha Hubbard

Death of Mrs. Mary Hammond at Masten's Corner

Mrs. Mary Hammond aged 62 died at her home at Masten's Corner Del after a long illness. She is survived by her husband William Hammond three daughters and three sons and several grandchildren. Funeral held at Greensboro Baptist Church with interment in Greensboro cemetery.

Mary Hammond Masten's Corner Del William Hammond John Wyatt Masten’s Corner George Sipple Felton Florence Thornton Greensboro Hollandsville Wallace and Milton Hammond Camden N. J Thomas Minner Riddleberger Elsie Woodward Sara Sarah Pritchett Harvey Porter Addie Travers Linwood Riddleberger James Curry Wheeler Ensor Mable Rich Mary Katherine Porter Grace Williams Roberta Jackson Grace Wooters May Pippin Elizabeth Bilbrough Afrs John Sylvester June Bennett Louise Dennison Goldsboro G. Clark Phillips Wayne Anne Louise Langrell Ruth Doty Elsie Mae Luff Gettysburg Battle Field Antietam Sharpsburg Harper’s Ferry Mable Cohee Rehoboth Nancy Smith Louise Swann Methodist Episcopal Missionary Yearly Conference Elkton T. F. Beauchamp Lena Lewis Claude Rawllings Hornsby Mary Robinson Ison Bobbie Arlie Hobbs Marcus Hook Frank Hobbs Elizabeth and Dawson Downes Woodrow Kinnamon Wilbur Carroll Clinton Thornton Jewel Chester W. A. Thornton Ella Clegg Mary Virginia Baltimore John Clark Sherman Todd Virginia Bridgeville L. W. Taylor Rachel Hurd S. D. Carrow Clayton Porter Louis Jones Alfred Blackburn Frank Baughley Templeville T. C. Curry Lydia A. Dobson Anna Clark Woman’s College Lutherville Nolan Edwards J. G. Murphy Ridgely Delta Arthur Cohese Louise Bernard Mary Holmes Middletown Helen Griffith W. P. Manlove

Smithville September club meeting in Smithville

The September club met in the Smithville club room on Tuesday afternoon September 17. President Miss Viola Liden presided and a play was decided to be produced by members. New member Mrs Meggie Clevenger joined. Adjournment followed with invitation to attend the October meeting. hostesses served home made cake and lemonade.

Smithville Viola Liden Meggie Clevenger Leaser Lillian Hignutt

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department American Red Cross Red Cross Israel Rev. C. Irving Carpenter Union M. E. Church Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society Church House Nelson Rickards Alan Porter William, Rickards Ellen Swann Katherine McElwain Norman Wilson Lewis Gould Haverhill Mass Howard Duffey H. B. Battis C. A. Ringgold Harry Ziegler Church of the Brethren Churches of the Brethren Fairview Jessie Ziegler Jos. Brumbaugh Willis Arthur Sculley Howard Perry Henry Rawlings Annapolis R. E. Smith Irma Harrington Margaret Saulsbury Russell Holsinger Washington College Chestertown H. AL. Holsinger Francis Holsinger Morten Holsinger Prospect Park Harold Fountain Teressa Fountain Katherine Hodges Anna Sutor Miller Knowles May Knowles Harlan Harrington William George Eaton Katherine Wilson Elsmere Frank Klotz Herold Hatfield George_ town William, Cannon Annie Turner Samuel Bear Sol Kline Coatesville Frank Flounders Order of Eastern Star Emma Jackson William Jarrell John Starkey William Voss Anna May, Barnes Sally Covey Fred Flounders Wordenberg T. L. Day Denton M. P Nabal Christian Endeavor Mattie Moore Church of the 3Rd District Sexsmith Wm. H. Litsinger Chestertown M Church of the New Jerusalem Epiphany Mission Tuckahoe Smithson Smithson Church J. T. Baynard J. Worm F. Quidas Carl Worm Easton Hospital Betty Ann Lyman Barry Grove James Taft Albert Quidas Orange August Quidas R. McMahan H. McMahan H. Willoughby Algie Willoughby Edward Thomas Cambridge Hospital Harold Dew M. J. Hall Irene Quidas Frederick, Md H. M. Parott Hooper Edgar Todd Httle Son James Todd H. Cole C. L. Perry J. R. Hopkins Bethlehem
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