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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1931

Page

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Nation's typical boy and dog sought here

The Chappel Kennel Foundation of Rockford Illinois seeks the nation’s typical boy and his dog for a contest. A prize of 250 dollars plus immortality in oils and wide public exposure awaits the winning pair chosen by a panel of prominent people. Nominations close September 15 1931 with photos allowed. Eligibility requires the boy be 4 to 14 and the dog his own or that of a family member.

Kennel Foundation America Chappel Kennel Foundation Rockford Tinois Journal L. J. Brosemer Foundation

Institute of Public Affairs to be Held in Chestertown May 9

The Fourth Eastern Shore Institute of Public Affairs will meet at Washington College Chestertown on Saturday May ninth. Jointly hosted by Washington College and the Maryland League of Women Voters the day offers a full schedule with two main topics for 1981 including Recognition of Soviet Russia and Unemployment and Economic low mood. Students select subjects. experts present nonpartisan discussions followed by floor participation. The institute runs from 10 30 a m to 4 p m with program details available by request from Miss Margaret Brewer Washington College Chestertown Maryland.

Institute of Public Affairs Chestertown Eastern Shore Institute of Public Affairs Washington College Maryland League of Women Voters Russia Paul E. Titsworth Charles E. Ellicott Esther Dole Margaret Brewer Lavinia Engle Maryland

Wedding Invitations and Announcements Printed with Care

The Denton Journal notes wedding invitations and announcements are printed with care and neatness, reflecting meticulous presentation for nuptial notices and social announcements.

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Circuit Court convened with grand jury and several verdicts

The April term opened with Judges Adkins Wickes and Keating presiding. A grand jury of 24 including S Elbert Douglas foreman and William Norris secretary convened, examined 108 witnesses and returned 20 presentments and 20 true bills. Juries and committee visits to the County Farm and jail were discussed, with jail repairs recommended. The term saw one jury trial a damage suit. several cases involving forgery larceny and robbery were disposed of with guilty pleas and prison sentences ranging from 4 months to 5 years. A civil action, Walter O Whiteley vs J Edwin Rosser, resulted in a plaintiff verdict for $436.

Circuit Court Adkins, Wickes and Keating S. Elbert Douglas William Norris Benjamin F. Johnson John T. Shults William C. Ross M. E. Jarman R. E. Jones Asbury Hubbard Davis Bishop Thomas A. Cleaves Charles E. Perry Jesse T. Dennis Jacob C. Williams Lacey Richard W. Beaven John W. Hallowell Jacob O. Williams Lee Hignutt Clayton Cole J. Edgar Walls Andrew Quillen T. E. Gibson J. F. Stevenson William Knipple J. Lester Everagam William R. Gregg Madison Towers Orrie W. Turner Theodore Schulke, Sr Edwin H. Th Owens Carter Harding State of Maryland Harley Cornish House of Correction Clark Traverser Fletcher Egerson Knotts Solomon Ringgold Grace Walter O. Whiteley J. Edwin Rosser Knotts and Carter Whiteley Thawley James A. MacAllister Rosser

Caroline County Poultry Association Meeting Scheduled

Caroline County Poultry Association will hold its annual meeting Monday April 18 at 8 p m in the Denton Court House. A program features Maryland officials and University of Maryland specialists on poultry aims, production methods, and industry outlook 1931 32. Officers will be elected and discussions cover tours shows certification and marketing.

Caroline County Poultry Association Court House Denton Aaron Fell Maryland Poultry Association W. H. Rice University of Maryland Paul A. Raper University of Maryland Poultryman Caroline County Association

Johnson's Electric Floor Waxer for Rent in Denton

M. K. Newnam of Denton Maryland offers a Johnson's Electric Floor Waxer for rent at two dollars per day.

Johnson M. K. Newnam Denton, Md

The Fresco Household and the Five Million Fund

An asthmatic matron Antoinette and her daughter Ella navigate a lavish, stratified life in the Fresco mansion. After Mrs Fresco’s death, Antoinette and Ella become central to a social world that reluctantly accepts a new era. Alexander Fresco’s fortune and their five million dollar endowment fuel a large philanthropic effort that reshapes the family and society.

Ulla Seldon Ella Ler Etla Annie Antoinette Mrs. Fresco Mr. Fresco Tie Anmong Dick Had Shot Up Into Slim Boy Hood Efla Lfe Fresco America Europe Alexander Fresco Antonette Erla Swan Lake Dick Fresco Fresco Milions Frank Mr Fresco Cla Elia Mrs. Fresco, Jr Ellen Alexander

Estimating Lifespan of Higher Animals

A method suggests life span equals four to five times the maturity age of the species. For example a wolf maturing at three years could live from two to fifteen years, based on this rule.

Deathfinder Magazine

Murat Condemned by Court Martial and His Son’s Florida Life

Murat, famed French marshal and Napoleon’s brother in law, was condemned by a court martial in 1815 and shot. His son Napoleon Achille moved to the United States after his father’s death, settled in Florida, became postmaster of a small town, and died in 1847.

Murat Napoleon Italy Napoleon Achille United States Florida

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