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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1948
Page
5
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Mr C Harry Thomas of Twin Elms Farms Goldsboro Maryland has been appointed by the Palomino Horse Association Inc Reseda California as their official examiner for Palomino horse registry in the area. He invites registrations and membership information and notes the growing popularity of Palominos including his stallion Thomas Golden Parader.
The funeral for Mrs. Ella Kern near Denton and relatives including daughters Mrs. Grace Mitchell Centreville Mrs Elsie Anderson Wilmington and Mrs Glennie Booker Centreville with sons John Cannon Centreville William Cannon Ridgely was Monday at 2 00 p m at her daughter Grace Mitchells home Interment was in Hillsboro cemetery Bearers were her two sons and four sons in law
Local residents share Easter visits and gatherings with family friends and relatives. Guests include the Harris and Osteen families in Preston Centreville Catonsville Hagers town Chestertown Dover and Cambridge with weekend stays and dinner parties. A birth is announced at Easton Memorial Hospital and Miss Dowding sails to England on the Queen Elizabeth for two months.
Circle No. 2 was entertained by Mrs. Wallace Hutson on Tuesday night. Noble Drive home from the hospital very much improved. Mt. Wilson Sanatorium guest Mrs. Edward Jarrell enjoyed Easter at home. Mr. and Mrs. Heiser of Wilmington spent the weekend with Thos. Gray and family. Virginia Cartwright and friend visited from Wilmington with the Cartwright and Hastings households. Norfolk guest Mrs. Sallie Jones joined others for the holidays and gatherings hosted by W. J. Murphy and Mrs. Martin. The visit included Norman Riggin and Grace Riggin from Middletown and Easton guests Roe and E. E. Nilsson. Joe Jarrell and son Gordon of Elkton spent Sunday with T. N. Jarrell Sr. Harry Seward moved into a newly purchased Main Street property from Wallace Jones. Della Scully of Greensboro spent the weekend with Norman Seward’s family. Olivia Coffin of Trenton visited friends here last Thursday. Osmond Kelly of Denton and Mrs. Griffin’s family hosted guests Sunday. Martha Smith of La Plata spent the weekend with Calvin Richard near town. Several citizens have been ill with grippe.
Public sale of valuable personal property at the residence of William Eaton on Sixth Street Denton begins at one o clock listing furniture and household items including sofas radios stoves kitchenware dining suites rugs lamps and more. No property may be removed until terms are complied with. MR and MRS HERMAN V DODD Wm E Andrew Auctioneer Ormond L Andrew Clerk.
Mrs Dugald MacDonald owner will sell the herd at the Dugald MacDonald home farm between Anderson town and Hickman on Highway 16. Cows aged 3 to 4 years just freshened one cow seven years old milking well and due to freshen August 4. Two heifers freshening soon one heifer due in about four months and four yearling heifers. Auctioneer John L. Stevens.
Public auction to the highest bidder in Denton Maryland in front of the courthouse. Property is a 4 1/8 acre parcel in Caroline County with a dwelling of 5 rooms a sun porch a smoke house and a garage. Terms are one half cash on sale day balance at ratification or all cash at purchaser option. Auctioneer James Temple.
In the Circuit Court for Caroline County equity matter No. 4088 Chy the sale of the property in proceedings reported by assignee Charles B Harrison is ratified and confirmed unless objections are filed by May 21. A copy of this order must be advertised in Caroline County newspapers for four weeks before April 19. The sale amount is listed as 676.00. Clerk D Ralph Horsey. True Copy.
Denton Fire Company praised for prompt service after chimney fire last Tuesday night. Miles R. Reed thanks the responders for their careful handling and assistance.
Elizabeth Wilson of Newport and Patricia Saulsbury of Wilmington visit family over Easter. Harold Fountain of Wilmington and Richard Fountain in the U S Navy visit Mr C W Jackson in Easter. Ethel Towers of Easton spends holiday with grandmother Mrs Wm Cooper. Jeanette Reihl RN returns to Memorial Hospital Easton after Easter vacation with her parents. Stella Reynolds of Hickman visits, Melody Masters concert set for Ridgely Methodist Church House after lunch by Ridgely Townsend Club. Sallie Cannon aged 84 dies at her daughter’s home in Centreville. survived by four daughters.
Under Chapter 1730 Section 74, 1914 Acts of Maryland, a three year term Commissioner election will be held in Denton on 1947 from 2 to 5 pm in the Fire Building office. Voters within Denton corporate limits may vote. candidates must file by April 18, 1947 with Town Clerk. Commissioners William Finn Sherman L Tribbitt. Walter Sparklin, Clerk.
In equity No. 4080 Chy Joshua Wee et al v Howard D. Long et al the court orders sale of property to be shown by June 11 next, with a copy due by May 10 stating sales amount reported as 5076.00. True Copy test.
Order directs sale of property in four weekly installments ending by April 8 1947. Trustee K Thomas Everngam to conduct the sale with a total amount of 3620 dollars. True Copy-test indicates transcription of the court proceedings for publication.
Notice of administration on the estate of Elizabeth Kibler deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers by September 28, 1947 or be barred. Debtors must settle promptly. Dated March 24, 1947. Anne M. Bradford Administratrix. Carlton V. West Register of Wills.
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