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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1949
Page
5
A sermon discusses Jesus methods in Mark 10 showing religion touches divorce, children, wealth, ambition, and healing. It contrasts a farmer who quibbles about boundaries with Christ who illuminates every life facet and calls followers the light of the world. The piece urges churches to engage with all life areas.
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Racing secretary George C. Enslen prepares for the Kent and Sussex Racing Assn spring harness meet at Harrington Michigan with 350 horses on grounds and up to 450 expected. The 20 night pari mutuel meet starts Wednesday April 27 under bright lights, three new 30 stall stables near the Kent and Sussex Fair grounds, and continued stall applications as Enslen classifies and handicaps horses by earnings, prior wins, and condition. He stresses care in assessing workouts and horse conditions, while noting drivers' qualifications are not used in handicapping.
Mrs Temple Smith visits in Washington while friends wish Mrs Charles Rich a happy birthday. Denton residents visit Baltimore and Denton and Allentown travelers visit Greensboro relatives. Ensign Boone Case Taylor visits from the Navy. W S C S circles meet with leaders and co-hostesses. Mrs Wrenda Monroe ill hospitalized in Easton. Greensboro visitors to Wilmington listed. Woman's Auxiliary meeting at Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company discusses uniforms and bake sale. Next meeting set for April 28.
A reader is urged to subscribe to The Denton Journal to receive comprehensive county news coverage. The notice emphasizes ongoing reporting on local events, politics, business, and community affairs. Subscribers gain access to regular updates and regional highlights.
Hillsboro notices note thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cahall for a kitchen and pantry shower after a fire. Several families and visitors are listed: Elwood Fleming Barton Butler Edwin Wale Ned from Wilhington Everett Gale and family Mary Rowe Roberta in Wumuington Brownie Eaton Billy Meintzer and Mrs. Meintzer in Washington Ellinor Eaton John Rhoads Broome with Joseph Eaton Cambridge visitors and dinner at Mrs. Mabel Duffey Denton. A Mary Baker Eddy quote closes the item.
Under authority of Chapter 24 of Act of 1948 an election for two commissioners of Greensboro Maryland to serve two years will be held on.
Between 1 and 5 p m in the Greensboro Fire House building voters shadowed by property and residency qualifications will elect secret ballots for the town's commissioners. Candidates Norman Baynard G Linden Duffey John R Jarvis E Vandegrift Russell H Wright must file with the Town Clerk ten days prior. Ginn is Clerk.
Notice that Wesley E Thawley executor of Joseph Radcliffe deceased in Caroline county Maryland invites all creditors to present claims with vouchers by October 8 1949 or be barred from the estate and directs debtors to settle promptly. True Copy attested by Carlton V West Register of Wills.
Anna Rice owner announces public sale of household belongings at the homestead of Aaron Statum on Main Street Denton Maryland opposite Holiness Church. items include bedframes, springs mattresses furniture rugs appliances and numerous other articles. James Temple acts as auctioneer.
A Britannica note states that camel hair brushes are made from the fur of a specific squirrel species. The claim links brush manufacture to a mammal known for its dense coat, highlighting an unusual origin for grooming tools.
The Last Will and Testament of Mary A Jackson directs a public sale in front of Caroline County Bank Greensboro on April 30 1949 from 2 to 3 pm. The parcel sits on Railroad Avenue with 27200 square feet of land and a 19 room dwelling suitable for three apartments. One third cash sale with balance in sixty days or all cash at purchaser option. Deeds by Charles R Jackson and auctioneer William E Andrew.
Schedule effective May 28 detailing daily and Sunday ferry and bus connections between Romancoke and Claiborne with multiple daily departures. Notes that Claiborne boats connect an hour later with Matapeake departures. Includes carrier information for Red Star Motor Coaches, Baltimore & Annapolis Railroad, and Greyhound Lines.
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