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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1948
Page
3
Caroline County Farm Bureau members and families are invited to an 8 p.m. Friday program at the Denton Armory featuring an invited speaker and entertainment. Members are urged to mark the date April 16 on their calendars and attend this gathering.
President Thomas Callaway of the Salisbury Exchange Club and Filbert Hitch spoke at a Sharptown Lions Club dinner on April 8 to explain the Exchange Club’s Delmarva Peninsula opportunities campaign. The Lions accepted pledging support, with a Rehoboth Chamber of Commerce meeting April 5 promising full backing and canvassing for encyclopedia listings.
A neighborly notice thanks friends for cards flowers and kind remembrances received while hospitalized and after returning home. The message quotes Daniel Webster on facing duty and fright.
Town election notice under 1914 act calls for one Denton Commissioner to serve three years. Election on 1948 between 2 and 5 PM at the Fire Building Denton Maryland. Candidates must be 25 plus tax payer and two years resident. filings due by April 16 1948 with town clerk.
My home has sold I am leaving the state and will auction household goods in Ridgely starting at 1 PM. Garden furniture tools lamps cabinets seating rugs bedding radios records china glassware and many other articles. Cash terms no removal until payment. Grace B. Davis owner. Auctioneers and clerks listed.
The Board of Supervisors of Elections for Caroline County announces registration sessions for qualified voters. Registrations will be accepted in person at district or precinct offices in the respective districts from nine in the morning to nine in the evening EST on the following date. Registration sites include First Election District at Henderson and Sixth Election District Second Precinct at West Denton. Wilbert L. Merrisen, Attorney. Marvin H. Smith, Clerk.
Public auction scheduled for 2 P M on the Ridgely Greensboro highway half a mile north of Ridgely to dispose of dairy equipment and livestock. Items include Guernsey and Holstein cattle ages 3 to 12, a 12 year old Holstein bull, milking gear, 1 5 can electric cooler, milking machines, a hammer mill, a work horse, a Ford, and a 1940 Dodge panel truck. Sale conducted by Wm E Andrews Auct for owner A C Dixon. Cash terms.
Order dated April 6 1948 ratifies and confirms the sale of real estate by executors Maggie Rinker Stover and Layman J Redden unless objection is filed by June 9. A newspaper notice must run in Caroline County weekly for four weeks before May 8. Sale report lists thirteen thousand five hundred dollars. Carlton V West Register of Wills.
Under state and town charter authority an election for three Greensboro commissioners will be held between 1 and 5 PM at the fire building. Voters with property at least $300 or spouses of those with $300, and qualified residents 21 plus, may vote by ballot for two year terms. Nominations close April 21, 1948, 3 PM.
In the Circuit Court for Caroline County equity cause 4136 creditors and assignees are notified to file claims with vouchers with the Auditor by June 10 1948. An account distribut ing the surplus proceeds will be made after that date.
Wesley E. Thawley as assignee will auction public sale of the Southern Chemical Co. Inc. mortgage property in Denton Maryland. The 2 acre wharf site with improvements on the Choptank River includes a large frame warehouse and shore land, with immediate possession available. One-half cash on day of sale, balance at ratification. title and stamps at purchaser's expense. auctioneer James Temple.
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