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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1946
Page
5
To test a rifle accuracy shoot from the prone position with a sandbag rear support. Do not rest the barrel on any solid object. Aim carefully hold breath and squeeze the trigger smoothly. Fire 3 to 5 shots then adjust rear or front sight based on group drift. Use a hammer and brass rod to nudge sights without marring them.
Northwestern University expert Dr Paul A Witty links poor reading to emotional issues more than intelligence. He notes early school years foster shyness fear and insecurity that create lasting reading blocks. A study shows about 60 percent of students with reading deficiency show anxiety and self consciousness. He advocates targeted remedial instruction and case studies in schools.
Public Holstein auction records show 1945 totals at $4,173,232.50 from 11,992 head across 212 sales, averaging $348. The 1945 year surpassed the $4 million mark for the third time. Highest sale average was $1,811 at the U S National Blue Ribbon, with two top prices: $21,000 for Montvie Bonheur Pietre B and $18,000 for Raymondale Ideal Successor. Twenty-seven animals sold for $3,000 or more.
Amber is gathered by fishing and mining methods along Baltic shores after storms. Fishermen, waders, and boatmen collect pebbles and seaweed scraps, with spring marking peak amber season. Mined from coastal cliffs, amber reaches Danzig Konigsberg Memel Palanga Liepaja centers for bead making and crafting items.
A note to dairymen: prepare now to avoid protein feed shortage next autumn. Decide immediately whether to grow soybeans for grain or to contract with a supplier.
I M Rogers advises Caroline County Agricultural Agent that soybeans can balance dairy cow rations when hay and silage quality is high and protein is low. Plant seedbed like corn, sow 1½ bushels per acre in drills or ½ to 1 bushel per acre in rows, about 10 days after corn. Varieties include Manchu Lincoln Scioto Illini Kingwa Wilson.
County 4-H Dairy Calf Club to be organized with a meeting for dairy calf owners on Tuesday night April 23 at 8 p m in the AAA office in Denton. County Agent F M Rogers says the aim is to form a calf growth project for 4-H boys and girls aged 10 to 21. Any farm youth who owns or plans to own a dairy calf should attend. awards will be given to the top 4-H boy and girl.
The administratrix under an Orphans' Court order for Caroline County will sell at public auction the deceased Richard T Porter’s household goods live stock farm machinery tools and a Chevrolet pickup at his home on the west side of the Denton Greensboro State highway about two miles north of Denton opposite Piney Church.
On Saturday April 20 1946 at 10:00 am a broad assortment of farm implements and household items is to be sold at auction. Items include two stoves, a Chevrolet pickup, wheels, tools, garden gear, harness, and numerous farming implements. Elizabeth M Porter administratrix and auctioneers Wm E Andrew and clerk Leland T Short oversee the sale with Layman J Redden advising.
The administrator will publicly auction at the late Harry S. Clark's home on Main Street between Fifth and Sixth in Denton. Items include Victrola, piano, dining set, wardrobes, beds, bureaus, tables, lamps, clocks, trunks, rockers, electric appliances, a stove, ice box, and numerous miscellaneous articles. Auction at o'clock A. M. rain or shine. George W. Beck Clerk Layman J. Redden Attorney.
In the Circuit Court for Caroline County equity matter No 4006 trustee Harry H Nuttle seeks discharge from the trust related to F Olin Stevens under the will of John Stevens deceased. Interested parties must show cause in court by June 18 1946.
The Maryland State Fair Boards sponsor awards for outstanding calf raising. Any farm boy or girl in Caroline county is eligible to join the 4-H Club. Enrollment cards are available by requesting them from the county agent.
Mrs Laura Towers of Denton Maryland thanks friends neighbors and Jefferson Hospital staff for the kind thoughts cards and flowers while she was a patient. She expresses sincere appreciation and gratefulness.
The next Cancer Clinic will be held at 12 noon on April 24 in the Watson Memorial Building at Peninsula General Hospital in Salisbury Maryland. All patients must be referred by their physician and the clinic reports will be sent to the family physician.
Public sale announced after obtaining a lot of fine furniture including some nearly new pieces. Auction to be held at the seller's store located at Fifth and Gay streets on a date to be specified. Proceeds to be used for disposition of the collection.
Beginning at 1 p m sharp rain or shine the following property will be sold: Singer sewing machine studio couch dining room tables and chairs china closets desks overstuffed chairs beds reed suit maple bed room suits bureaus wardrobes cook tables drop leaf tables and chairs kitchen tables cabinets cook stove oil heater oil burner coal stove electric washer electric lamps clocks radios dishes pots pans and many other items. No property to be removed until terms are complied with Geo W Beck Clerk.
Mr and Mrs Roland Lord of Oil City Maryland thank Denton and Greensboro Volunteer Fire Companies for prompt efficient service at a recent property fire and also express gratitude to friends and neighbors for their help.
Under a 1946 power of attorney Effie J. Adams transfers nine parcels in Caroline County Maryland to be offered at 10:00 a.m. in Smithville. Tracts range from 10 to 87 acres with woodland and clear land, some with dwellings and outbuildings. Sale terms: one third cash day of sale, balance later or all cash. title papers and stamps paid by purchaser. Auctioneer Leonard F. Covey and attorney James A. Wise.
The Orphans Court of Caroline county Maryland grants FRANCES D STALTER letters of Administration on her deceased estate. Creditors must present claims with vouchers by October 12 1946 or face exclusion from benefits. Debts should be settled promptly. Given April 9 1946. FRANK J STALTER True Copy Carlton V West Register of Wills.
Caroline county notices probate of the estate of Rebecca C Camper to the subscriber with vouchers authenticated by May 19 1946 else they are excluded from benefits of the estate William J Murphy petitioner issues dated April 16 1946 in Marsland Connecticut
The administrators notify all persons indebted to the late Richard T Porter of Tieng county to settle debts by October 12, 1946. Those claiming an interest in the estate must present their claims promptly. Dated April 5, 1946, Carlton V West, Register of Wills, True Copy.
A trustee sale under a 1946 circuit court decree in Equity in Caroline County Maryland will offer the real estate at public auction. The parcel lies on the north side of Main Street Denton bounded by an alley Main Street and neighboring lands, fronting 50 feet and extending 231 feet to the alley. The property's chain of title traces to a 1920 deed to Harry S. Clark and Clara D. Clark later vested in Clark as surviving tenant by the entireties.
Public sale to be held at 1 pm on the Harmony to Gilpin Point road 44 miles from Harmony. Sold for Charles C. Trice owner, including RCA radio, bed suite, furniture, kitchen items, linoleum, dishes, cookware, coal and wood, hay, seed, tools, poultry supplies, and several cattle names noted as coming 3-year-old heifer, red cow, and Holstein. All TB tested.
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