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PageS Saturday Morning, November 5, 1932. of frenj AH of toe County tbl? The Local Department DASHES HERE AND THERE Trespass notices may be purchased at The Journal Office. Cole's Hot-Blast stove, cheap, practically K. Newnam. A bake will be held Saturday, Nov.

5, by Piney M. P. Church in the Ford Garage. Special Election Night! Two shows, 8 and 9:45. Election returns from the theatre, Denton.

Extra Special! For $45.00, largest size Allen's Parlor Furnace, very slightly K. Newnam. Pies, Cakes, Candies, guaranteed to please, made to W. Earle Nowell, 'phone 153, Denton, Md. Never before have we offered such values in furniture and bedding.

We invite your K. Newnam. If you need a double heater, we offer a used one in Al condition for K. Newnam, Furnisher of Homes. The Ladies Aid of the M.

P. Church will have their annual supper Nov. 10th. Turkey and ham and other good things. Tickets, 40c.

House for Rent, on stone road miles from Denton; outbuildings and 4 acres of ground; possession Nov. L. Everngam, Denton, Md. Revival services are in progress at Thawley's M. P.

Church. The subject for night will be "The Way to Prosperity." Come out and help us. I have taken the agency for the distribution of evergreens and shrubbery for the Eastern Shore Nurseries of Easton. A small display can be seen at my store. D.

Ralph Horsey, Hardware. Cases of communicable diseases have been reported in Caroline county from October 25th to 31st, as follows: Tuberculosis, one at Ridgely, two at Federalsburg; lobar pneumonia, one at Federalsburg; chickenpox, one at Denton. The Ladies Aid of Denton M. P. Church will have their annual fall supper in the Community House next Thursday, November 10, beginning at 5 o'clock.

Turkey and ham, with good things to round out a delicious supper, will be served. Tickets, 40 cents. Mr. C. Raymond Frey, State Bank Examiner in charge of The Goldsboro Bank, announced this week that the Receiver is now in position to pay to the depositors of the closed institution a first dividend of 14 He further stated that papers would be filed this week with the court asking authority and permission to make this distribution.

Further details regarding this most welcome and acceptable news will be announced in a few days. The heavy downpour of rain Tuesday morning about 10 o'clock was accompanied by a terriffic wind that did much damage in the county. Trees were uprooted in many places, branches blown down and buildings and fences torn down. The barn on the farm tenanted by Enoch Strannahan, about two miles west of Greensboro was badly damaged by the wind and fences on the farm blown down. Trees were blown on the Cedar Grove schoolhouse and considerable damage done to the building.

Much damage is reported from the lower part of the county, around Preston and Federalsburg. At the preliminary hearing of Jakob Hauswirth, charged with the murder of Paul Wass, a farmer near Goldsboro, Hauswirth was held without bail for the action of the grand jury by Magistrate Henry W. Wilkinson, of Ridgely. Wass, 58, was shot three times and killed on the morning of October 11, in the kitchen of his home, following a breakfast-table argument with Hauswirth, an employee on the farm, about the hour of arising and starting to work. The latter claims he shot in self-defense, as Wass was pursuing him with a knife.

Mrs. Wass, the wife of the victim, was an eyewitness to the tragedy. Following the murder, Hauswirth immediately gave himself up to the police authorities. Joseph P. Anthony, aged 71 years, a native and.

life-long resident of Caroline died Wednesday evening, November 2nd, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Moore, near Denton, where he had lived since early autumn when his health failed ant he could no longer continue his solitary life at the Anthony homestead at Anthony's Mill, where he was born and had always lived. He was the last survivor of an old and prominent Caroline family, a son of Robert and Elizabeth Melvin Anthony who had four sons and two daughters The family Is still well representet in the county, and elsewhere, by nephews and nieces of the deceased Funeral services will be held at two o'clock this afternoon (Saturday) a the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Moore and interment will be made in the family burial ground at Anthony's Mill. Joshua James Wright, 81, native Federalsburg, but long a resident Easton, died at 1 a. m. last Wed nesda at the home of his sister, Mis Annie Wright.

Death came as a re suit of a fall he had less than a wee ago. He was the oldest son of th late Cornelius and Margaret Wrigh of Federalsburg, but as a young ma moved to Easton, where he establish ed a large. mercantile business from which he retired in 1918. His wife who died six years ago, was Mis Lavinia Thompson, of Easton. On daughter, Mrs.

Wilbur Scott, and fou grandchildren, of MilledgeviJle, Ga survive Mr. Wright, who leaves als besides his sister, a brother, Oscar Wright, of Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Ransom P. Nichols, of Union Methodist Church, were held at the residence at 2 p. m.

Thursday and burial was in Spring Grove cemetery, Easton. EWSPAPER PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NEWS Interesting Items About Yourself And Your Friends. Mrs. Ormond Andrew entertained at bridge Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. Elias W.

Nuttle. There were thirteen tables. The out-of-town guests were Mrs. Bonwill Dukes, of Chestertown; Mrs. Robley Hackett, of Queen Anne; Mrs.

Newton Smith and Miss Louise Gray, of Hillsboro; Miss Virginia Horsey, of Greensboro, and Mrs. Burton Wilkinson, of Ridgely. Guests of Mrs. R. D.

Blackistone and family last week-end were Mr and Mrs. Nathaniel Blackistone and little daughter, Natilie; Misses Jane and Martha Blackistone, and Mr. Joseph D. Hughes, all of Washington. Misses Mary Virginia Clogg and Jane Stevens, of Baltimore, were visitors at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Henry W. Hughes last week-end. Mrs. Clarence Davis, formerly Miss Clara Skirven, and Mr.

Davis, of Brooklyn, N. were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Roe.

Mrs. Attic Weaver, Mrs. Martha Bare us and Miss Annie E. Jackson, of Grcenshoro, were guests on Thursday of Mrs. Sallic L.

Covey. Miss Helen L. Whcdden, of Hood College, Frederick, was the guest over last week-end of Mr. and Mrs. W.

Harry Jopp. Miss Martha Frey entertained a party of friends on Monday evening with a Hallowe'en party at her home at Williston. Mrs. Robert Rice gave a Hallowe'en party on Friday of last week for members of the Williston Sunday School. Mrs.

E. E. Wheeler, of Baltimore, visited her sister, Mrs. Wm. D.

Uhler, last week-end. Mr. and Mrs. J. Lester Everngam entertained at bridge Monday evening.

Mrs. W. K. Scotton is visiting Mrs. E.

H. Ringgold, of Haddonfield, N. J. Mr. Fred Love is recovering from a week's illness due to a twisted spine.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Harry Jopp were Baltimore visitors one day this week. A Tea Will Be Given the Democratic Women of Caroline County In Denton A Democratic Tea will be given under the auspices of the women members of the Democratic State Central Committee for Caroline county at the Community House in the town of Denton today, Saturday, November 5th, at 2:30 o'clock p.

and every woman in Caroline county is invited to attend this tea. Miss Marie W. Presstman, of Baltimore, who is one of the leading woman lawyers of this state, and who is a member of the Maryland State Board of Motion Picture Censors, will be present and will deliver a stirring address, explaining the national issues involved in the present campaign. Every woman in Caroline county is cordially invited to be By order of Mrs. M.

Ethel Stevens, Mrs. Iva Jones, Mrs. Alice D. Davis, Women members.of the Democratic State Central Committee for Caroline county. BI-COUNTY SOCCER LEAGUE Standing of Clubs St.

Michaels Fedcralsburg Greensboro Preston Cordova Easton Denton Oxford 3 2 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 Pis 5 4 3 2 0 0 Scores Last Sunday Preston 0, Denton Fcdcralsburg 1, Greensboro Enston 2, Cordova St. Michaels 7, Oxford 0. Games This Sunday Greensboro at Denton, St. Michaels at Fcdcralsburg, Preston nt Easlon, Cordova at Oxford. Denton Defeated by Preston The Denton Soccer team was defeated again last Sunday by Preston, the score being to 1.

Both teams fought hard throughout the entire game. Denton will meet Greensboro Sunday afternoon at the Denton field at 2:15. Greensboro has made a good showing in the league so far, being in third place. The game promises to be a fast one. Preston Last Thursday the Preston Com- WEEKLY RIDGELY NEWS LETTER Iteme of Special Interest to Residents of the Seventh District.

The program of the annual Hal- lowe'en Carnival at the Reformed Church on Monday evening began with the parade of the masqueraders. Mr. Harry Stayor, Airs. Roy Tuwes, and Miss Margaret Swing, as judges, reviewed tle murclicifs, and awarded prizes to the following named: Dotty Lord, Jean Hammond, Hilda Cherry nnd Louise Wilson (together), and Lucille Callahan. The principal feature of the program was a playlet: "The Potter Family Settle the Election," with Mr.

Herbert Kocneman as Mr. Potter, Mrs. Mary Wharton as Caroline County Federation Holds Semi-Annual Meeting at Preston Citizenship, Law Observance nnd Public School Education were the three topics emphasized in addresses made at the semi-nnnual meeting of the Caroline County Federation of Women's Clubs, October 27, in the Methodist Episcopal Church at Preston, where clubwomen from nine federated clubs assembled in all-day session. With the topic, "The Challenge of Citizenship to Clubwomen," Mips Florence E. Monk, of Greensboro, new president of the Eastern Shore District, showed the vital need for conscientious voting and made a strong plea for women to inform themselves Mrs.

Potter, and Frank Walker both sides of issues and exercise Henderson Mr. Geo. Reed, aged 88 years, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos.

Robb on Thursday morning of last week. Besides his niece, Mrs. Robb, with he made his home, he leaves three daughters and one son. Funeral services were held at the home on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. C.

D. Sharpless, a former pastor here but who is now at Grasonville, officiating. Interment was made in Greensboro cemetery. Mr. and Mrs.

Chas. Cartwright, Alice and Billy Gartwright and Mrs. Edith Cartwright and son, of Richardson Park, were guests of Mrs. Dora elvin last Sunday. Mr.

and Mrs. Langford Sanders and Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Hutton, of Wilington, attended the funeral of their grandfather, Mr. G.

L. Reed, on Sun- ay. Mr. and Mrs. John Bartley, Miss Jarion Marvel and Mr.

Wilbur Jackon, of Wilmington, spent Sunday ith Mrs. Mollie Marvel. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Robertson and on, Samuel, of Lancaster, spent week-end with Mr.

and Mrs. Samel Hutson. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Brown and aughter, Barbara, of Federalsburg, isited Mr.

and Mrs. A. B. Cohce last unday. Mr.

and Mrs. Raymond Shultic and aughtcr, Dorothy, of Wilmington, isited relatives here on Sunday. Mr. John Phillips, of Marcus Hook, pent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Wm. Phillips. Mrs. Ella Bowen, of Sudlersville, vas entertained part of the week by Mr. and Mrs.

W. F. Clark. Mrs. H.

C. Cooper spent the weekend with her daughter, Mrs. Geo. H. 'layter, in New York City.

Mr. and Mrs. Culvin Shcnton, of Ihester, were guests of Mr. nnd Mrs. Darius Pippin on Sunday.

Miss Ruthanna Shultie was cnter- ained by Miss Helen Hudson on Sunday. Miss Annabel Clark spent part of the week in Wilmington. unity Club was hostess to the District Federation of Women's Clubs. The program for the day was very much enjoyed. Mr.

E. Clark Fontaine gave the principal address on "Know Your Own Schools." Miss Priscilla Hurlock, of Federalsburg, read; Mr. Raymond Jump gave several pipe organ solos, and Mr. Raymond Moffit, of Chestertown, sang several selections. The Preston Community Club held its regular meeting Tuesday evening, November 1st.

After the business meeting, a most enjoyable program of music was rendered. A splendid talk on "Chinese Music," a Chinese song, and a negro male quartette composed the program. Refreshments were served, after which those present declared they enjoyed the evening. Little Jack Noble gave a delightful Hallowe'en party last Friday afternoon for his little masked guests who were: Jimmy Davis, Dorothy and Jean Noble, of Easton; Carolyn Schaffen- ecker, of Cambridge; Gordon Hurley of Secretary, and June Wrightson, Jane Collison, Fletcher Sisk and Lee Noble all of Preston. On Monday night a Hallowe'en par- was staged at the Preston High School.

Quite a number were dressed for the occasion and all seemed to enjoy playing games, singing, and reciting. The Community Club sold delicious refreshments at the close of the program. Mrs. Maude Riedy entertained at dinner Sunday Dr. and Mrs.

William Noble and family, of Easton, and Mr. and Mrs. John Noble and family. Mrs. G.

W. Twilley spent few days recently with her daughter, Mrs. George Leonard, of Salisbury. Mr. and Mrs.

Clayton Taylor and daughter, Marie, spent Thursday in Denton with Mrs. W. H. Beck. Mrs.

Charles Hurley spent a few days last week with her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Wrightson. Mrs. Clayton Taylor visited Mr. and Mrs.

R. P. Taylor, of Wilmington, over the week-end. The Ladies Aid of the M. E.

Church will meet with Mrs. Everest New- narn this month. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hollis have as their house guest Mrs.

Hollis 1 mother, Mrs. Carmine. Mrs. J. P.

Wright is now visiting Mr. and Mrs. Peppersack, of Baltimore. Mrs. Emalene Wright was a guest in Washington a few days last week.

Mrs. Lee Noble was in Baltimore last week visiting her sister. Mrs. Charles Hurley has as her guest, little June Wrightson. Bethlehem Miss Esther Harrington entertained her little Sunday School class at a Hallowe'en party last Friday evening.

The little folks were all masked and looked real pretty in their queer little costumes. The witches, ghosts and goblins were al! there to help with the games which were played. The table was decorated to suit the oc casion with favors of little baskets and lollypops dressed for each little tot. Delicious refreshments were served. At nine o'clock the little folks left for their homes, having spent a very enjoyable evening.

Mrs. Arthur MeWilliams, of Rhodesdale; Mrs. Oswald McWilliams, ol Harrington, and Mrs. Carl Thompson, of Seaford, visited with Mr. and Mrs.

Alva Blades on Saturday. Mrs. F. H. Thomas, Mrs.

Payton Hobbs Mrs. S. G. Messick, Mrs. Gail Mes- Lois, and Mrs.

son, of Chester, sick and daughter, Parker Barnes and were recent guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, William Hubbard. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Hubbard and children spent Sunday with Mr.

and Mrs. J. F. Sutherlan, of Bowers, Del- Thompson, Mr. and Mrs.

John E. Smith 'and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Legates spent Friday evening in Matthews. Mrs.

Fred Messick and son, Harrison, and Mrs. Roland Carroll and son, Roland, of -Wilmington, visited relatives here Wednesday and Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Blades and Mr.

and Mrs. Orland Blades and son, Beverly, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. B.

Thompson, in Seaford, Miss Agnes Legates and brother, Irvin, spent the week-end with their sister, Mrs. Harley Davenport, Vienna. Mr. Harry Blades, of Denton, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr and Mrs. Charlie Blades.

Mrs. Dorothy Whitaker, of Easton visited with her brother, Towers, the past week. Mary Wharton as the Potter son and daughter, who have rcched their majority since the last presidential election. Father Potter is very anxious that the children shall support Roosevelt and "a new deal," Mother Potter supports Hoover weaTtly and opposes Roosevelt and "beer' strongly. The young people are rather indifferent, and in the end it develops that the girl hasn't registered.

Then Papa goes up in the air. Another sketch entitled "Al's Technique," with Samuel Thomas, Jcancttc Beekman, and Herbert Koeneman in blackface, gave some pointers on matchmaking. Refreshments were lemonade and ginger snaps. One and a half inches of rain fell here Monday night and Tuesday morning. Strong winds blew for a time on Tuesday from the north and west, rain falling heavily at the same time.

A tall poplar at the corner of Central avenue and First St. was broken off about eighteen feet from the ground, the trunk being more than 18 inches through nt that height. On the farm of Mr. Potter, north of town, a te'n- ant house was blown down. The Methodist parsonage garage was moved several feet to the east.

A Hallowe'en- costume party was held at the Church House on Monday evening under the direction of the Recreation Committee. No prizes were given, but Misses Madge Thomas and Elma Wilson and Master William Porter were singled out for honorable mention. Apples were served for refreshments. Ridgely Community Club entertains the Eastern Shore Federation on Thursday of next week. Mrs.

Whitehurst, of Baltimore, is to be one of the speakers. The price of the luncheon has been reduced to fifty cents. We hope for a large attendance. Among the out-of-town people who attended the lecture by Mr. Tawcs on 'Prohibition as I View It" were the Rev.

Mr. Ledbetter, of Greensboro, Baptist Church; Mr. J. I. Harwood, Mr.

and Mrs. W. I. Norris, Mrs. G.

H. Rue, Mrs. Newman Rckards and Mrs. Alfred Smith, of Denton. Miss Jessie Snow, fresh from the Peace Conference here and speak Church on Sunday afternoon at half after two.

Come and hear her. There will be no admission fee for this interesting lecture on very- important subject. Don't forget the Election Supper served by the Ladies' Aid on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Turkey on the first night and oysters the second and lots of other things that are good both nights. Price, forty cents.

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Holsinger entertained at a turkey dinner on Saturday last her sister, Mrs. Troy Ashcraft, and family, of Camdcn, and her niece, Mrs. William Rieck, and family, of Preston.

Mrs. Arthur Peacock, of Jamaica, L. visited her mother, Mrs. Charles Starkey, on Tuesday, coming from Chestertown, where she was visiting her cousin, Mrs. James Sides, who accompanied her.

Those who attended the County Federation in Preston last week were Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Saulsbury and Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Flounders and his sister, Miss Alice and Mrs. Frank Stevenson. Mr. and Mrs.

Ed. Pearsaul are spending some time with their daughter, in Oxford. They will return to vote, then go to visit their other daughter in Upper Darby. Miss Jane Nickcrson, who has been with her nephew, Mr. John Scully, since the death of his mother, has left for Marcus Hook to visit his sister, Mrs.

William Pindar. Miss Nettie Arnold entertained over the week-end Mrs. Hannah Davis and daughter, Fanny, of Elizabethtown, and Mrs. Spicher, of Wilmington, ormerly of Denton. Hallowe'en was celebrated also at ic skating rink with prizes given the wearers of the best male and female ostumes and a greased pig to the one in Geneva, will be in the Methodist moral courage, thus becoming influential factors in building a better citizenship.

"This is the time in our National life," she declared, "when, as in the home, the calm and strong woman is needed to stay the panic." Mrs. Alphonso Boley, of Royal Oak, past president of this district, advocated law observance in minor ways as well as in the more conspicuous issues, as the clubwoman's duty. She also urged that all rural clubs become affiliated with State and National groups and thus give mutual strength to the program for rural women now being promoted by the General Federation. Mrs. Bolcy is now State Chairman of Club Extension.

E. Clark Fontaine, of Chestertown, State High School Supervisor, who made the chief address, speaking at the afternoon session on "Know Your Public Schools," presented the aims and objectives of public school education today in contrast with those of a generation ago, showing how the public school system of Maryland had progressed in its efforts to elevate standards and ideals, and even now is seeking to raise requirements for elementary teachers. Speaking of the great increase in high school enrollment in Maryland, he declared that the Eastern Shore counties lead in this respect with Caroline county ranking second in the state. In addition to group singing, led by Mrs. Cleveland Smith, of Easton, the program included an organ recital by Raymond Jump, of St.

Michaels, songs by Raymond Moffct, of Chestertown, with Miss Frances Hackett, of Federalsburg, as accompanist, and readings of varied type by Miss Priscilla Hurlock, of Fcderalsburg. Mrs. H. M. Hollis, federation president, presided, and following the invocation made by the Rev.

T. Nugent, made response to the greeting extended by Mrs. W. Johnson Bonner, president of the Preston Community Club. An amendment to the constitution providing that the president and director of each individual club be a bona fide member of the federation executive board was adopted.

HILLSBORO-QUEEN ANNE LETTER News Items From The Twin Towns Along The Tuckahoe. Mrs. Cora Reese and Mr. Harry of Baltimore, and Mr. and Mrs.

James Price and family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Russell on Sunday. Mrs. Wallace Clark, of Clayton, and Mr.

and Mrs. Win. Clark, of Ocean View, were Sunday afternoon visitors of Edgar Blades. Mr. and Mrs.

J. M. Eaton spent the week-end in Philadelphia and Willow Grove, visiting Miss Frances Fisher. Mr. and Mrs.

Brown Thawley, of Burrsville, were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Blades on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.

Martin Taylor, of Norwood, visited Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Bcaven on Sunday.

Mrs. Susie Thompson and son, William, spent the week-end with relatives in Reading, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fleming and Mrs.

George Stewart spent last weekend in Washington. The Ladies Aid Society will serve a turkey supper in the church house on Friday, Nov. 18th. The Community Club will meet Monday evening at 7:30. Mr.

Charles Jarrcll spent Wednesday in Baltimore. Mrs. Clinton Whcatley is visiting in Wilmington. Queen Anne The Ladies Aid and Missionary Society met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Byron Barton, with Mrs.

Barton and Mrs. Laura Knotts as hostesses. Refreshments of creamed chicken, cole slaw, hot rolls, cranberry sauce and coffee were served. Miss Emma Clark, of Denton, was a dinner guest Saturday of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Clark. Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor and daughter, of Wilmington, were guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Clark over the week-end. Miss Frances Sneed, a student nurse in Philadelphia, is recovering from a recent operation at the home of her parents. Mrs. Oscar Briscoc spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs.

Milton Briscoe, at Drcxel Hill, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jarinan, of Berlin, spent the week-end with Mrs. Mollie Diggans.

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Eley and Mrs. Henry Morgan spent Monday in Wilmington. Mrs.

Emma Short, of Dclmar, spent the week-end at her home. Mrs. Harry Gibson and daughter, Violet, spent Monday in Wilmington. Mr. and Burrsville Mrs.

John H. Thawley aughtcr, Helen, and son, Billy, spent iunday with their parents and grand- iarents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J.

Saunders Goldsboro. Rev. Roy Tawes announces his topes for Sunday as follows: In the morning, "Drops of in the "The Message of the New Testament." Miss Anna Frances Seward, a stu dent at Western Maryland College represented her school at an all-party political convention in Baltimore las week-end. Mrs. Ilda Orr, of Greensboro, for aware.

In Memoriam In sad but loving remembrance of our dear father, J. E. Coffin, who departed this life just one year ago, November 2, 1031. There are so many dear things to remember, And when our days are o'er, God bless us and keep us That we may meet on that beautiful, golden shore. By Son and Daughter.

Trespass notices Journal Office. for American Corner Mrs. 0. H. Howard Jr.

entertained around twenty-five guests at a Hal lowe'en party on Saturday evening last. Mrs. Mcdford Price and Mr Carlton Andrew were awarded prizes At a late hour refreshments wer served, after which the guests depart cd, all reporting a good time. Mr. and Mrs.

Owen Howard am daughter, Ollic; Mrs. Owen Howar Mr. and Mrs. Olns Smith and son Edward, spent Tuesday evening wit Mr. and Mrs.

George Howard, at Tw Johns, the occasion being Mrs. How ard's birthday. Goldsboro Henry Marvel has moved in Mrs. Carroll Elliott's property and Harry Jones, the present tenant, moved where Mr. Marvel lived, in Mrs.

Roe's property. Mr. and Mrs. J. W.

Price and Mr. and Mrs. Powell Hopkins and children, of Burrsville, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.

C. Kinnamon on Sunday. Frank Lone and sister, Helen, students nt the University of Maryland, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.

F. Lane. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brown and son, of Philadelphia, were guests of the former's sister, Mrs.

Noble Shively, and family on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Elliott and Mrs. James Mullikin visited Mr.

and Irs. Will Kinnamon, at Templeville, Sunday afternoon. The Ladies Aid Society was very ileasantly entertained in the As- embly Hall on Wednesday afternoon Mrs. John Milby. Mr.

and Mrs. A. D. Quillen and Mr. Mrs.

Wm. C. Ross were on a motor trip to Niagara Falls and Canda this week. Rev. H.

M. Waters preached at the evival services at Millington on Tuesday night for Rev. Mr. Clark. The Sewing Circle was delightfully ntertained on Tuesday evening by Mr.

and Mrs. Luther Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cahall spent Sunday with the latter's mother, Mrs, 'osephine Hutson.

Miss Eleanor Taylor, of Greensboro, pent the week-end with Miss Mary jouisc Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. C. C.

Lewis entertained relatives from Cannon's, on Sunday. THE LEGAL BIRTHDAY OF MARYLAND Under the auspices of the Maryland Tercentenary Commission, a dinner will be held at the Lord Baltimore Hotel on the evening of December 1st, to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the granting of the charter to Lord Baltimore. It may be said that this is the legal birthday of our State, and it should be an inspiration to the cit- GREENSBORO AND ITS ENVIRONS Newsy Items ConcernlngSecond District People and Matters. Although the operators of the Greensboro Shirt Factory have had their rates cut to a low figure, they know how to fight old man gloom. On Hallowe'en' thoy gave a delightful party in the factory at noon with practically all employees present.

The table was beautifully decorated with izcns of Maryland to assemble on this a leaves and other- Hal- occasion to prepare for the State Tercentenary, which will take place in 1034. Invitations to this dinner are limited to 1000 persons and it is proposed that each county have a table seating ten, which is to be separate from the various organizations which have already signified their intention of participating. Governor Ritchie will be the host on this occasion as ex-officio head of the Tercentenary Commission, of which Mr. William L. Marbury is Chairman.

TRero will be no formal speeches, but episodes in the life of Lord Baltimore will be portrayed, including one in which Lord Baltimore meets King Charles I at Court, and the Province receives its name. An orchestra will provide appropriate music. For further information, address Dr. William Page Andrews, Chairman of the Charter Celebration, or Dr. Edward D.

Martin, Secretary, 849 Park Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland. Football Classic To Be Held In Balti- The City more of Baltimore, through ho caught it. Mr. and Mrs. William Marvel and were given a surprise party at the home of their son, Mr.

Brown Thaw- Icy, on Monday evening, Oct. 31st, the occasion being the 73rd birthday of Mr. Thawley. The guests came masked and dressed in Hallowe'en costumes. After Mr.

nnd Mrs. Thaw- ey had guessed who each one was, hey removed their masks and the emaindcr of the evening was spent playing games and social chats. 1r. and Mrs. Thawley received several iseful gifts.

Those present were: Jr. and Mrs. Coursey Hammond, Mrs. A. C.

Crcadic and Mrs. Vertie Cahall, Harrington; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jamsdell and Mr. and Mrs.

Melvin ames, of Denton; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Blades, of Hillsboro; Rev. and Mrs. M.

M. Watson, Mr. R. H. Dill, H.

A. Porter, Mrs. Laura Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lewis, Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Stafford, Robert Stafford, Mr. nd Mrs. Houston Thawley and daugh- er, Eva. Mr.

James Watson was given a surprise birthday party at the M. E. par- onage on Tuesday evening of this week. About fifty guests were pres- int. The evening was spent in play- ng games; after which refreshments were served.

Mr. Watson received a number of useful gifts. Mr. and Mrs. McClellan and children, Misses Emma Brown and Madalyn Layton, of Harrington, and Mr.

Jalvert Baker were supper geusts at M. E. parsonage on Tuesday evening of this week. Mr. and Mrs.

J. W. Price, Mr. and Mrs. Powell Hopkins and children, Laura Belle and Alfred, spent Sunday with Mr.

and Mrs. Clayton Kinnamon, at Goldsboro. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Raughley and Mr.

and Mrs. Anstine Stafford visited Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Raughley, near Dover, on Sunday. Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Lewis were merly of Ridgely, was over for th Sollowo'cn Fete at the Reforme Church, and was accompanied by 'ricnd. Tlie Community Club met on Mon day afternoon with Mrs. Ord Rairigh The Federation luncheon was the chie tcm of discussion. Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Seward entertained their daughter, Mrs. Edward Lnpham, anil family, of Goldsboro, last Sunday. Mr. nnd Mrs.

M. W. Wiley entertained their daughter, Mrs. William Matthews, and family, of Smyrna, on Saturday. Mr.

B. F. Rickards' seventy-fourth anniversary was celebrated with a party on Thursday of last week. Mr. Frank Stevenson spent the fore part of the week in Baltimore.

Mr. Franklin Meredith, of Goldcy's, spent the week-end at home. Federalsburg On Hallowe'en Night the Christian Endeavor Society of Christ Methodist 3hurch gave the following program on an improvised stage in the dining room of the Church: Piano solo, Mr. Edward. Hegeman; reading, Mrs.

Corkran; solo, Mr. James Poyner; trio Alan Phillips, Bill Hallowcll, and Fletcher Phillips; piny, "Alimony Mrs. Bessie Butler, Alan Phillips James Poyner and Charles Harper; trio, Alan Phillips, Bill Hallowell and Fletcher Phillips. The room was spookily and prettily decorated with hollow gritnmacing pumpkins, shocks of corn, and autumn leaves. No ad mission was charged, but they announced the following articles wen on hand for sale: Ice cream, cake coffee, sandwiches, pie and chicken salnd.

Miss Myrtle Carroll, presiden of the society, was in general charge of the affair, with the following as sistants: Miss Edith Carroll, chairman of entertainment and decorating committee; Mrs. Raymond Bennett, chair- Mayor Howard W. Jackson, will toss its hat in the football ring on December 10th, when it will stage a North- South All-Star football game at its huge municipal stadium seating more than 60,000 persons. The North tenm will he recruited and coached by Jack Sutherland, of the University of Pittsburgh, whose Panthers recently electrified the football world by a brilliant victory over Notre Dame, while the Southerners will have Dick Harlow, great coach of the Western Maryland eleven, as mentor. In order to insure a real football game played on its merits, the squads --each 22 strong--will be brought to Baltimore a week ahead of the game for frequent practices, and, in addition, as guests of the Ctiy, they will be honored in numerous entertainments.

The leading players of both sections will be seen in action, and it is planned by the committee in charge, of which Louis E. Shecter, of Baltimore, is director, to make the event an annual affair, vieing in popularity with the famous East-West series. From the North it is expected that such colleges and universities as Pittsburgh, Colgate, Cornell, Columbia, Pennsylvania, Princeton, Fordham and a host of others will be recruited for outstanding players, and the pick of gridders from the small- institutions will also be on the ligiblc list. The South has colleges ke Alabama, V. P.

Georgia, Tenessee, Western Maryland, Tulane and many others on which to draw. Sectional rivalry is expected to de- clop, and a comparison between the est football in the North and South an be drawn. guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis, near Vernon, on Sunday last.

the and selli of Harmony Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Huey on Sunday last entertained Mrs.

Charles L. Keifer and Mr. George Huey, of Chester, Mr. and Mrs. James Kirk- pntrick and Mr.

H. L. Williamson, of Harmony. Mr. and Mrs.

Howard L. Williamson aro the proud parents of an infant daughter, born on Thursday, the 27th of October. Before her marriage, Mrs. Williamson was Miss Evelyn Huey. Eastern Shore Federation To Meet At Ridgely Next Thursday The Eastern Shore District of the Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its Twenty-second Semi-annual meeting at the Methodist Episcopal Church, in Ridgely, as guest of the Community Club of Ridgely on Thursday, November 10th, at half past ten o'clock.

Miss Florence Evelyn Monk, recently elected President will preside. The speakers at the morning session will be Mrs. Calvin Gabriel chairman of Citizenship of the Maryland Federation, and Mrs. John Whitehurst, former President of the State Federation and present State Chairman of Legislation. Reports a District Department Chairmen will al so be given during the morning ses sion.

Luncheon, at fifty cents, will bi served by the hostess club, Miss Bea trice Bowers, President. Mrs. Rudolph S. Allen, President the Maryland Federation, will giv an address at the afternoon session which will begin at half past one Following Mrs. Allen's address, Mrs Paul Criblet, State Chairman of Fin Arts and President of the Marylan Federation of Music Clubs, will giv a lecture recital on one of Wagner" operas.

Wedding Invitations and announcements are printed here with neatnos and Jourul. Orphans' Court Proceedings The Orphans' Court for Caroline ounty met in regular session on Tues- ay at 10 o'clock, with Judges 'West nd Towers present. The following usincss was approved and passed: Virginia B. Dill, administratrix of he personal estate of Justina D. hooper, deceased, filed releases from lharles J.

Cooper, Mary D. Frey, Cooper and Virginia B. Dill. The last will and testament of Sphraim Seese was filed by Oscar Clark, the custodian. The same was duly proven and will stand for rebate Monday, Nov.

7th, at one p. m. On application letters of adminis- ration on the personal estate of Thomas Frederick Johnson, deceased, were granted to Mrs. Maud F. Johnon.

Bond filed and approved, notice creditors ordered published in Denon Journal, and J. Irwin Harwood and Frank Wright were named ap- raisers of said deceased's personal Glenco Kclley, administrator of C. ne Kel ley, deceased, filed an account sales of said deceased's personal property. Mary E. Brown, administratrix of jawrencc Brown, deceased, filed her irst and final account of administra- ion and distribution.

Martha V. Washington and William F. Murphy, executors of Charles H. Vashington, deceased, filed their first and final account of administration. On petition oT Josiah A.

Beck and George W. Beck, executors of the last will and testament of Marion L. Beck, deceased, the Court passed an order directing said executors to transfer and assign a certain mortgage to W. Brcwster Deen fo foreclosure and collection. Court closed to meet Monday, November 7th, at one o'clock p.

instead of Tuesday, Election Day. Smith ville We are sorry to hear that our new neighbors, Mr. and Mjs. Pbrker's daughter, stumbled and fell through a glass door and cut her arm badly She was taken to Easton Hospital We join her relatives and friends in wishing for her a speedy recovery Mr. and Mrs.

John H. Lore enter taincd Mrs. Miller, of Philadelphia Mrs. Annie Layton and daughter OIlie; Mr. Harry Steele, Mr.

and Mrs George Layton, of Lewes, anc Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Lare at dinne last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Cullcns, Seaford, were visitors at the horn of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Lare Sunday morning. Miss Katie Spence was a Sunda afternoon guest at the home of Mr and Mrs.

Arthur Adams. Mr. Elmer Busic is very feeble wit sore feet. owe'en decorations. The menu con- isted of hot dogs, rolls, potato salad, randicd cherries, relishes, coffee, ice ream and cake, also two large Hal- owe'en cakes with fortunes.

Mrs. Thorpe was master of ceremon- es, Mrs. Harvey G. Porter read the actory news sketches. First prize' was won by Mrs.

Ethel Brubaker; ooby prize by Mrs. Blanche Nealan. Vfter much Hallowe'en foolishness nd fun the girls returned to work in ood spirits with a wish for another to come On Wednesday evening of last week Vilbur Carroll entertained in honor Miss Billie Lerch's birthday at the omc of his brother-in-law and sister, Ir. and Mrs. Roland Pippin.

Those resent were: Wilbur Carroll, Dawon Downes, Robert Dulin, Thomas loss, Kenneth Wix, Robert Jarrell, 'aul Dill, Kenneth Hevalow, Joseph Edwards, Fletcher Clark, Ilarlan Edwards, Edgar Thawley, Linwood Anrews, Stanley Carroll, Lowell Need- es, Ovid Langrell, Mrs. Ethel Bishop, Irs. Esther Nashold, Misses Billie erch, Elizabeth Downes, Betty Balerson, Mary Ross, Velma Howard, 'helma Bishop, Marie Eaton, Grace Itufft, Kitty Cole, Madeline Marvel, ulia Ross, Marie Knrcher, Anna Urry, Kathleen Covey, Isabclle Rough- ey, Bessie Langrell, and Mr. and Mrs. Pippin.

Miss Lerch received many presents. A quiet morning wedding was sol- mnized Saturday morning, October 9, at 10 o'clock at the home of Mr. nd Mrs. George B. Potter, Harring- on, when Miss Emma Ross, a ughter of the late Mr.

and Mrs. Ross, became the bride of Mr. ames W. Thawley, of Greensbora. 'he ceremony was performed by the ride's pastor, Rev.

R. W. Sapp. The ride was becomingly attired in ma- oon velvet and her traveling costume 'as brown, with accessories to match, 'ollowing the ceremony Mr. and Mrs.

'hawley left for a southern motor rip and will be at home in Greens- oro after December 1. Mr. Thawley a local dealer in grain. Mr. and Irs.

Thawley are well known and ave a host of friends to wish them appiness. Mrs. Delia Virginia Edwards, wife Louder Edwards, of Edwardsvillc, died last Friday. She was 47 cars old and had been in poor health or some time. She underwent an op- ration about two years ago.

She vas the mother of 14 children, all of 'horn are still living, eight at home, he is also survived by one sister, Mrs. )ais Warren, and five brothers, ntes, William, Ellis, Noble and Manove Dill. Funeral services were held her late home Sunday afternoon 2 o'clock, Rev. W. L.

Jump, of Denon, officiating. Interment was made Greensboro cemetery. Miss Beverly Nashold gave a Hal- owe'en party at her home Monday vening for the Greensboro High chool Senior Class and Faculty. All ttended the party masked. Games nd music furnished entertainment for he evening.

The rooms were decor- ted with orange and black, with plon- of pumpkin faces. Misses Elsie Iriggs and Evelyn Hubbard assist- in the decoration. Dainty refreshments were served at a late hour. A ery happy and enjoyable evening was ad by all present. Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Jackson and hildren, Mrs. Edgar Anderson and aughters, of Bridgeville; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cannon and daughters, of 'reston, were guests Sunday of Mrs.

ilary Jackson and daughters. Mr. L. M. Hooper, of Managua, ftcaraugua; Miss Nannette Hooper, Virginia, and Miss Hildegarde Oper, of New York City, spent the week-end with Mr.

and Mrs. Harrison tashold. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Wyatt spent j'riday in Wilmington.

They were ac- ompanied home by Mrs. Emma Wyatt, who underwent an operation in he Delaware Hospital a few weeks igp. Rev. Clifton H. Lord and family pent last week-end at the home of his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. J. W. Lord. Mr.

and Mrs. Cusic were also visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. W.

Lord. Mrs. Leo Jefferson, Miss Mae Thompson, of Federalsburg; Mrs. Thomas W. Jones, of Ridgely, were uncheon guests of Mrs.

T. C. Horsey ast Saturday. Mr. and Mrs.

Oscar Kinnamon and daughter, Marcus Hook, pent the week-end with Mr. and Irs. Will Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Brumbaugh and laughter, Barbara, and Mrs.

A. W. Brumbaugh arc spending a week al Bridgewater, Va. The Covered Dish Supper, which the Ladies 'Aid of the M. E.

Church held at their Hall one evening last week, was a success." Miss Pearl Edwards is spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Marshall Hutson, in Wilmington. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wyatt were visitors of Mr.

and Mrs. Thco. 'Hall, at Church Hill, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.

S. D. Carrow and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walls were Sunday visitors at Henderson.

Miss Mar Rash, of Cordova, spent several days with her nunt, Mrs. Walter Engram, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Curry, of Wilmington, spent Sunday with relatives here.

Dr. and Mrs. 0. W. Barton entertained the Greensboro Bridge Club one evening lost week.

Mr. and Mrs. L. I. Jones and Mr.

and Mrs. J. R. Meekins visited Valley Forge on Sunday. Miss Martha Bickling spent a few days last week in Wilmington.

Miss Man am Roche, of spent the week-end with Miss Betty, Wyatt 5 WSPAPERf.

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