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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1934

Page

5

Local ads and notices fill Denton area fall calendar

A dense list of community notices from Denton and nearby towns covers sales of seed wheat and dry stove wood, parties and suppers at churches, bake sales, oyster dinners, radio demonstrations, and upcoming events. Also noted are memorial notices and the funeral for Warren R. Fishell, with service details and survivors.

Marriage of Almira DeFord and William Plutschak

Mrs. and Mrs. William L. DeFord announce daughter Almira DeFord’s marriage to William Plutschak, Sept 22 at Preston Lutheran Church parsonage with Rev. Louis Geiger officiating. The newlyweds left for a wedding trip to Easton amid well wishers and rice showers.

Rally Week Church Notices Promote Rally Week Activities

Announcement outlines Rally Week September 30 to October 7 with Promotion Day in Sunday School at 10 AM led by the pastor. Certificates for elementary departments, a one act sketch The Bethany Road, and morning sermon at 10:46. Evening Epworth League installation at 7:30 with Junior Choir. Weekly meetings and midweek service noted.

Bethany Road Epworth League Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church In America Ladies’ Aid of Denton M. E. Church

Training School Begins in Denton Tonight

The Co operative Standard School in Denton opens this evening at the Methodist Protestant Church. Four courses are offered with instructors from Wilmington M E Conference, Dover Presbyterian Church, and local churches. Sessions start 7 30 pm, registration 6 30 pm, enrollment 75 cents. if absent this Friday, enrollment offered next week.

Co-operative Standard Denton James H. Bishop Wilmington M. E G. A. Burslem Presbyterian Church Dover M. Yolande Thomas Clarence Fossett Methodist Episcopal Church South

Death of Mrs. Mabel Knotts at Southampton details

Mrs Mabel Knotts widow of John Knotts of Hillsboro died last week in Southampton New York where she resided with daughter Kathleen Knotts. The remains were transported to Caroline to be interred Thursday September 20 in the Hillsboro family lot at the local cemetery.

Mabel Knotts John Knotts Hillsboro Southampton N. Y Kathleen Knotts Caroline Hillsboro Cemetery

True honesty unites one with God in spiritual minds

A brief reflection from the Christian Science Monitor states that true honesty links a person to God, as being spiritually minded means reflecting good conduct and virtue.

Christian Science Monitor

Musical Mixed Pickles play moved to October dates

The musical comedy Mixed Pickles will be staged on Friday and Saturday October 19 and 20, moved from the prior Thursday and Friday schedule to fit the Epworth League Rally in Sadlersville. The production features a large cast of youths and is expected to be a major fall attraction.

Weekend Visitors And Moves In GOLDSBORO Notes

Week end guest list includes Lulubelle Fowler of Lima New York and Wayne Pennsylvania. Salisbury Maryland visitors include Eloise Doody Nichols and Victor Taylor. Locals relocate with several moving or visiting relatives, future wedding rumors mentioned.

Play at Queen Anne on Sunday at St Pauls Church

At St Pauls Church Queen Anne next Sunday evening the drama A Daughter of the Dawn will be presented. Written by Madeleine Sweeney Miller for the Sesqui Centennial of American Methodism, the play follows Barbara Heck with Rev George Lightner as Philip Embury and Mrs Clarence Fossett as Barbara Heck. Directed by Mrs Horace Morgan and Rev Fossett, with music directed by Mrs Elizabeth Lightner and Mr Sidney Pinder. Cast includes Lloyd Fleming and many local actors. audience invited for seven thirty.

St. Paul’s Church Queen Anne Barbara Heck Madeleine Sweeney Miller Horace Morgan Fossett George S. Lightner Philip Embury Old John Street New York Clarence Fossett Lloyd Fleming Captain Webb George Lightner Pauline Curry Carlton Newnam Ruth Reynolds Elizabeth Lynch Mable Jean Ivins Frances George Eaton Isabel Byron Barton Dora Ruth Sewell John Chaires Dawson Roe Elmer Murphy Elizabeth Lightner Sidney Pinder

Supper Planned at Community House October 5

A supper will be held at the Community House next Friday evening October 5 with a menu including chicken fried or baked oysters baked beans potato salad slaw hominy candied sweet potatoes rolls and biscuit at 25 cents. Mrs L H Thomas hosted the Ladies Aid meeting planning the supper. Mrs B B Allen hosts October and leads the Christian Endeavor service tomorrow on the theme Worthwhile Aims for the Year Ahead. Additional notices mention visitors and returns of Celeste Clark Sherman Hubbard Parker Barnes and Helen Moore with others in local engagements.

R. C. A.cunningham M. K. Newnam T. H. Everngam Denton Farmers Supply Co Journal Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company R. H. Stafford Burrsville Ladies Aid of Denton M. P. Church M. P Ford Garage Liden Atwater Kent England Germany Italy Ladies of Hickman Church Caroline Chapter C. E Masonic Hall Missionary Auxiliary Denton M. P Parent-Teacher Association Caroline High School Albert GC. Ritchie Federalsburg Ladies of Union M. P. Church Easton John Charles Thomas Children’s Aid Society Florence Elkton Court House Centreville Court House Denton Court House Easton Court House Hobbs John Charlies Thomas J. Kemp Stevens Thomas Childrens Aid Society Chestnut Grove Methodist Episcopal Church Warren R. Fishell American Corner W. M. Parker Concord Church Charles H. Atkins Zion Cecil County T. §. Holt Hilleres Fishell Mary Banning Fishell Amos L. Fishell Bernard Fishell Allenton R. I James Fishell Alva Oscar Fishell Francis Trice Harry Larrimore L. H. Thomas B. B. Allen Christian Endeavor Sherman Hubbard W. E. Hubbard Parker Barnes Marcus Hook Celeste Clark Delaware

Local social notes from Ridgely area and surrounding towns

Jesse Ziegler of Bridgewater College visited with his parents from Wednesday through Sunday. Mary Brumbaugh returns to Elizabethtown College for her senior year. A. Dulaney visited Easton with Mrs. Anna May Barnes last week. Willing Workers Sewing Circle to serve a turkey supper October 3. D. M. Swing and D. T. Swing along with spouses were weekend visitors in Rehoboth. Carlton Marvel and William Davis visited Rehoboth last Sunday. Charles Dean announces birth of a daughter last Sunday. I. E. Mason attended a Denton visit last Wednesday. Mrs. Nelson Bowdle of Easton visiting sister Olan Porter. Mrs. Paul Hemmons made a Baltimore visit last Tuesday. Mr. Applebaum on business trip to Baltimore. Orrell Saulsbury Jr. has been quite ill this week.

William L. DeFord Tuckahoe Neck Almira William Plutschak Edward Plutschak Preston Preston Lutheran Church Louis Geiger Easton Wm. DeFord, Jr Denton August Plutschak Paul Plutschak Elma Carl Plutschak L. C. Taylor J. B. Davis Davis M. Kemp Newnam Kemp E. M. Willey Baltimore L. Reyner Dukes Dukes J. S. Eldridge Brown Alex Noble Daniel Bridge Cordova Henry Bridge Dorothy Robert Bridge Edw. T. Tubbs Wm. R. Trippe Suffolk Talmage A. R. Strong Nancy Jean J. Henry Morgan Mary King Milton Del Chincoteague Cape Charles W. B. Parks Tom Parks Kennard Melvin Charles Parks Louise Parrott Teddy McCarty James FitzGibbon Washington Marietta Anthony Margaret Florence Havre de Grace Louise DeFord Union Memorial Hospital William DeFord Helen Stafford Myrtle Ayres Red Bank N. J Stella Norris Johnny Brumley Trenton J. Earl Wright Nedra Downie Newark Wright H. C. Wright George Hignatt Chester Andrew Covey Harry Moore Fred E. Covey Gilbert Smith New York Oscar Smith Westminster Theological Seminary Westminster W. W. Sylvester Chicago Lancaster Harry Garman Louise Seeders W. E. Seeders Hurlock Ralph Blackistone R. D. Blackistone Clara Hobbs Philadelphia Lizzie Emma Clark L. A. Lewis Leonia Sam Lewis T. A. Cleaves Greenwood Emma Bullock Molly Satterfield Walton Frampton Carrie Smith Elizabeth Pippin William Pederick Pitman Lee Wyatt Sadlersville the Reformed Church J. C. Glessner Caroline Mancha Richard Blackburn Thomas Green Beatrice Bower Maud Sleek Ida May Altfather John Altfather Albert White Harry Hemmons Mary Wharton Jimmy Lynch Calvin Lynch Rehoboth G. W. Dawson Greensboro Church J. M. Swing Margaret Swing Mulford Swing E. F. Pearsaul Laura Smith W. T. Temple C. O. Starkey Templeville Eleanor Taylor Harrisonburg Hilda Cherry Robert Kibler Golden’s Wilmington Wilson Binebrink Maryland Institute J. William Davis Jack Robert Burton Wilkinson Marian Edward Stephens H. B. Laird Thomas Mary Laird Stephens Henry Rawlings Annapolis Arthur Benjamin Port Deposit Margaret Saulsbury Irma Harrington Russell Halsinger Chestertown College Hazel Lynch B. M. Yorkdale Henry Sipple Annie Harrison Detroit Mich J. H. Hemmons Fannie Saulsbury Queen Anne Emma Saulsbury William Ryan Washington, D. C Harvey Holsinger Kenneth Shaffer Ridgely Theatre Gelletty Mary Theodore Williston Andrew Mitchell Shannahan T. L. Day John Sharp Jack Lentz Walter Wright John, Orville and Morris Chestertown J. W. Mitchell F. P. Herr Ridgely Claysburg Harrison Holsinger David Holsinger Linwood Jarrell Grace Ziegler Bridgewater Elizabethtown Lola Sartell John Ebling John Dean Robert Dean Jesse Ziegler Bridgewater College Mary Brumbaugh Elizabethtown College A. Dulaney Anna May Barnes D. M. Swing D. T. Swing Carlton Marvel William Davis Charles Dean I. E. Mason Nelson Bowdle Olan Porter Paul Hemmons Applebaum

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter

Miss Jean Wothers of Easton spent the weekend at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs J Wothers. Edwin Gale of Wilmington is vacationing at his parents home. Milton Shinn of Plainsboro N J spent Friday and Saturday with Howard Dodds. Raymond Lane and daughter Jean of Baltimore visited Lorin Lane. Brown Thawley of Burrsville visited Ed gar Blades. Dudley Sparks and wife of Baltimore visited W B Sparks. Harry Rose of Baltimore visited Edward Jarrell last Wednesday. Miss Mary Virginia Sherwood substitutes in Preston this week. Miss Rose Mary Kelso returns to Delaware College Newark.

O. M. Macomber Lulubelle Fowler Lima N. Y Wayne Eloise Doody Nichols Victor Taylor Salisbury Adam Crawford and Son Our Town West Virginia Brose Lucas Mollie Diggans Della Mullikin Queen Anne Wm. Cheffins Bucksholz John McCafferty Philadelphia Bertie Schaube Mollie Shockley Maple Ave Macomber Fowler Hazel Macomber W. F. Allen Asa Ayres and Son Syracuse Julia Ayres Farrar and Son Utica Paul Thomas New Jersey Howard Thomas Rebecca Lane J. F. Lane Eleanor Crawford Easton John Crawford Sallie K. Baynard Smyrna Walter Elliott Calvin Elliott Wilmington Alice Elliott A. Fogel Virginia Thos. Williams Near Barclay Jean Wothers J. Wothers Edwin Gale E. H. Gale Milton Shinn Plainsboro N. J Howard Dodds Raymond Lane Jean Baltimore Lorin Lane Brown Thawley Burrsville Edgar Blades Dudley Sparks W. B. Sparks Harry Rose Edward Jarrell Mary Virginia Sherwood Preston Rose Mary Kelso Delaware College Newark

A Daughter of the Dawn at St Pauls Church Queen Anne

The Sesqui Centennial event features the play about the founding of the first Methodist Church in America. Director Fossett and Mrs. Horace Morgan oversee costumes with a large local cast including Lightner, Reynolds, Sewell, Eaton, Barton, and others. Music by Mrs. Elizabeth Lightner and Mr. Sidney Pinder. Also notes a morning sermon, class meeting, midweek service, and social visits around town including a 89th birthday reception for Dallas M. Lee.

St. Paul’s Church First Methodist Church America Fossett Horace Morgan Morgan George S. Lightner Clarence Fossett Lloyd Fleming George Lightner Carlton Newnam Pauline Curry Ruth Reynolds Dora Ruth Sewell Frances George Eaton Isabel Byron Barton Elmer Murphy Dawson Roe Mable Jean Ivins Elizabeth Lynch John Chaires Elizabeth Lightner Sidney Pinder Charles Barton Kemp Stewart Dallas M. Lee Milford Kline Hillsboro Kline Newton Smith Howard Culver Hebron Marion Oliphant Margaret Salisbury Jake Morgan Louise Deford Union Memorial Hospial Baltimore Geo. Moore Alvin Western Maryland College W. F. Dickerson Margaret Saulsbury Ocean City Taylor Messix Bernard Messix

Bethlehem Oyster Supper Draws Community At House

The Ladies Aid plans an oyster supper at the Community House on Thursday October 4 starting at 6 pm Menu includes oysters fried chicken ham slaw salads Maryland biscuits and all the usual sides Supper price 60 cents and 26 cents Proceeds go to the Community House.

Ladies’ Aid Maryland James B. Todd Will Todd Will Trice Chambers Newark Del Everett Stevens Easton Agnes Legates Chester Hospital Lewis Trice Federalsburg W. T. Harding Ruth Blades Norris Colby Matthews Lawrence Legates Leonard Legates Shirley Elmer North Tilghman Martha Hubbard Wilmington

Last Aid meeting at Choptank church home

The final Aid gathering of the M. P. Church at Choptank was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. O C Blades with good attendance and a pleasant time. The October meeting will be at the same residence on the 2nd, and all members are urged to attend due to parish house repairs making an important meeting.

M. P Choptank O. C. Blades

Mrs Cahall and Miss Seeders Visit Washington Guests of Cahall

Mrs John H Cahall and Miss Louise Seeders spent last weekend in Washington as guests of Mr Cahall the husband of Mrs Cahall. He has been employed there since June. They visited many places of historical interest in the capital and enjoyed the sights.

John H. Cahall Louise Seeders Washington Mr. Cahall

Preston Fooks Family Visit and Local Socials in Town

Lieut Irving Fooks and his wife Meta Stuart, visiting relatives in Virginia, plan to return to Fort Haynes Ohio after leave from Fort Clayton Panama. Local social life includes bridge evenings hosted by Mrs Alva Blades and Mrs Hattie LeCompte, and several couples visiting Ocean City and Wilmington. A marriage occurred as Mr William Plutschak wed Miss Almira DeFord at Preston Lutheran Church.

Irving Fooks Meta Stuart N. H. Fooks Fooks Fort Clayton Panama Fort Haynes Columbus Ohio Col R. B. Shackelford Cismont Alva Blades West End Seaford Federalsburg Hurlock Preston William Plutschak Almira DeFord Denton Preston Lutheran Church Louis Geiger Johnson Bonner Griffith Douglas Foo Harry Bratten Vienna E. Douglas Cookman Orrell Preston Osteen Bridge Grace Covey Wilmington Medford Fooks Lloyd Fooks Alfred Bradley Salisbury Irma Carson Miss Towers Burton Proctor Aberdeen Philadelphia H. M. Hollis Harry Wright

Resolutions on the Death of John Lee Everngam

The Denton National Bank records the death of John Lee Everngam on September 14, 1934. He served as a director and valued patron, with long standing involvement as stock holder and depositor. The board expresses loss, orders fifteen days of mourning, and directs resolutions be entered in minutes, sent to the family, and published in the county press.

John Lee Everngam Everngam Denton National Bank John Lee Everngain

Community Club Opens Year with Strong Attendance

A large turnout at the first Community Club meeting included about forty members and guests. Mrs. M. S. Andrews presided in the president’s absence. Miss Julia Wilson sang, with Mrs. G. H. Rue on piano. State President Mrs. R. S. Allen outlined focused club activities and Mrs. P. B. Whalen spoke on leadership, noting a Hot Springs council meeting visit. New members Mrs. Rue and Mrs. Beatrice Pine joined. Future plans include a program on the American Home with hostesses listed. Parker Stone and Forbes Whisler, Carroll High graduates, now study at Johns Hopkins with notable scholarships. The Willing Workers 4-H Club elected officers Sylvia Leese, Joyce Kern, Audrey Jump, Ellen Collison. A Shenandoah Valley motor trip was also mentioned.

M. S. Andrews Julia Wilson G. H. Rue R. S. Allen P. B. Whalen H. Bamberger J. V. Moore Louise Dukes Parker Stone Caroline High School Johns Hopkins University Forbes Whisler the Hopkins Willing Workers Sylvia Leese Joyce Kern Audrey Jump Ellen Collison T. F. Johnson Emily Frances Johnson I. R. Fleetwood Shenandoah Valley

Greensboro and environs suffer injuries in fog crash

Five people injured on the Greensboro Whiteleysburg highway last Sunday night when cars driven by Hichard Parks near Denton and a Clendaniel man collided in fog. In the Clendaniel car were Mr and Mrs Donophan of Cedar Grove and their brother Walter plus the Donophan baby and Sammy Warren. Hospitalized or treated for injuries, most serious to the Donophans. Parks lightly hurt. Both cars badly damaged. Nearby, Robert Lee Callaway, six, was seriously injured after a ride with a man from Bridgetown. skull fracture from a loose cap incident. Several local residents and visitors noted in this community update. Rev J C Ledbetter and family visiting Greensboro and Cordova, with revival plans ahead.

Greensboro-Whiteleysburg Whiteleysburg Hichard Parks Denton Clendaniel Lewis Donophan Cedar Grove Donophan Walter Sammy Warren Kent General Hospital Dover Warren Felton Donophans Parks Robert Lee Clifford Callaway Maniove Enoch Strannahan Smith Bridgetown C. H. Stonesifer Easton J. C. Ledbetter Ruth Archie Greensboro Cordova Mr. Ledbetter George Hutson State Roads Commission Baltimore Corner Hutson Lacey Wilson Wilmington Michael Ash Charles Nichols John Nichols Sarah Tinley Oscar Nichols Dale Morris Edgar Thawley Linwood Andrews Medford Gottwall Bennie Howard Asbury Park N. J New York City Morro Castle Clayton Porter Bob D. Carrow Lewis Jones Goldsboro L. R. Taylor Smyrna Alfred Blackburn Templeville William Cannon Lloyd Preston Dorothy Swann Gale Rasin Georgia Swann Havre de Grace Ernest Edwards Philadelphia Joseph Edwards N. A. Harris Ellen Bilbrough Washington, D. C Charles Bilbrough Sr C. E. Adkins Concord James Curry W. Thomas Thornton and Gilbert Carrow Marion Ralph Bickling Marcus Hook L. C. Bickling Harry Corkran Atlantic City Charles Rich Carrie Hobbs Baltimore Burt Hobbs T. C. Curry Lydia A. Dobson William Wroten Clayton B. Cooper Ronald Thomas Crapo Wilson Thornton Hazel Adams Swarthmore College Swarthmore Eleanor Taylor Western Maryland College Westminster Anna Clark Maryland College For Women Lutherville, Md Hubert Dill Magnolia Del T. E. Bastian

Capital Theatre stages Ross Russell Coral Gables Revue

Management brings Dover a four night stage show with Ross Russell and his Coral Gables Revue featuring a twenty member cast including a stage band singers dancers and girls for September 26 27 28 and 29.

Capital Theatre Dover Ross Russell Coral Gables

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the Local Department Spa Denton Methodist Episcopal Church Piney Thawley Liden’s Hickman Bible Students Concord M. E. Church John L. Brasher Church of the New Jerusalem Temple Williston Community Church Epiphany Mission Rwgely Twin Towns Tuckahoe Bethlehem Ben Beckham Washington College THE
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