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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1950
Page
8
The Double Hills Homemakers Club met March 28 at Mrs. Frank Depew’s home with Mrs. John Nafzinger assisting. Fourteen members and two visitors answered roll call as President Mrs. Depew led the session.
The text notes Lake Nicaragua in Central America is the only freshwater lake said to hold man eaters. It cites the World Book Encyclopedia saying the lake, once separated from the Pacific by volcanic lava, still contains saltwater fish.
In The Orphans Court For Caroline County Maryland the case R E No 410 concerns the personal estate of Charles W Bradley deceased. Carlton V West Register of Wills Caroline County Maryland issues a true copy as record of the proceedings.
Under authority of Chapter 730 Section 74 of the Acts of the General Assembly the town of Denton Maryland will hold an election for one Commissioner to serve for three years. The date and further details follow in the notice.
Voters in Denton and Greensboro vote for town commissioners. Denton election April 24 1950 2 to 3 PM in Fire House Building Denton requires voters to meet age tax and residency rules. Greensboro election to choose three commissioners April date between 1 and 5 PM in Greensboro Fire House Building with property tax and residency qualifications.
The House approved a 3.096 billion dollar foreign aid authorization after discarding two late week amendments. The 287 to 86 vote removed limits on Britain aid tied to Ireland partition and a US only farm purchase restriction. The measure funds ECA Europe aid, Korea, non communist China, and Arab refugees, while starting Point Four technical assistance.
Marydel reports baby David Bickling, son of Mr and Mrs Buddy Bickling, hospitalized at Doris Memorial Hospital Wilmington with whooping cough. Week end guests included Mrs H B Logan and family from Carney's Point New Jersey. Mrs Burkins and Clarke to stay with her parents. Mrs Philip diRecco returned home April 3 from Kent General Hospital Dover.
A reader is urged to subscribe to The Denton Journal to receive comprehensive county news coverage. The notice highlights local reporting, community updates, and access to newspaper archives. Subscription benefits are framed as essential for staying informed about area events and developments.
A farm auction lists 28 head of Guernsey and Holstein cattle including milk cows aged 3 to 7 years, 11 heifers, and 1 Guernsey bull plus tractors, plows, cultivators, a 1931 Model A Ford truck, milking equipment, a 115 acre farm with a two story house and outbuildings. Personal property sale to follow real estate sale.
Decree in equity case Calvert Merriken v Cornelia Prattis directs trustee to sell at public auction in Denton Maryland the timber land described as 29 3 4 acres with five acres excluded, max bid specified terms: one third cash day of sale, rest on deed ratification or all cash, lunch served. Sale details and title responsibility to purchaser with taxes stamps and fees.
A list of individuals from Maryland and Delaware designated for marriage licenses. Names include Leroy Holland Jr and Zelma Butler. Russell Seward and Louise Smith. Goldrick Magee and Reba Stanley. Francis Jacobs and Joyce Moore. George Quailes and Wilsie Grace. Monty Barney and Ruth Allen. Charles Meredith and Florence Turner. David Hands and Jettie Yates.
Notice that the subscriber of Baltimore City has obtained letters testamentary from the Orphans Court for Caroline County Maryland on the personal estate of Charles P. Dunning late of Washington DC deceased. All persons with claims must exhibit them with vouchers to the subscriber on or before September 24 1950 or be excluded from benefit of the estate. All debtors must settle promptly. Given March 21 1950.
Public sale conducted by J. L. Stevens offers a real estate parcel in Caroline County Maryland near Andersontown to Hickman along with a beer tavern gas station, 16 inch RCA television, and household contents. The sale, on the premises at 2 PM, requires one third cash with balance on ratification or all cash at purchaser option. Woodrow S. Passwaters and Cannon C. Wright are named in the deed. items include tables chairs stove refrigerator grill and other equipment.
The owners announce the sale of a 28 perch parcel in Greensboro Caroline County Maryland. The tract lies on the north side of the Main Street to bridge road near the Choptank River and is tied to multiple deeds dating from 1933 through 1944. Improvements on the property are described as existing but not specified.
With automatic hot and cold running water, electricity and bath. One-third cash on day of sale balance when deed is executed or all cash at purchaser option. Title papers, revenue stamps and recording taxes paid by purchaser. Wm. E. Andrew, Aud. Luther Bennett, Clerk.
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