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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1945
Page
9
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Twenty five years ago this week a suit brought by Wm J Craft against Charles Kline and Charles M Kline over an auto accident on a Denton causeway was settled for 300 dollars. The 103rd Baltimore Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church ended with appointments to Chestertown Preston Circuit Denton Ridgely and more. Obituaries note John F Ayers of Goldsboro age 69 and wheelwright. J P Cook a longtime farmer near Friendship, age about 78. A Wilmington wedding tied Anna E Clark to Ernest W Carroll. Community events include a Virgil Moore reception for Rev and Mrs Vinal Hills, new residents in Denton, and numerous marriage licenses and deaths. The Eastern Shore Older Boys Conference in Salisbury drew 191 attendees from seven counties.
Bishop J Ralph Magee and Dr J Manning Potts announce the Crusade for Christ postwar relief fund surpassed 25 million, reaching 26,040,748 with 12 million in cash and the rest in pledges payable within nine months. The drive, led by the Methodist church, is described as possibly the largest church fund ever raised for a similar purpose. Emphasis now shifts to attendance, stewardship, and international outreach.
Senator Spencer assisted on official business as the group shaped a program for tomorrow’s Eastern Shore men. The committee on resolutions urged yearly conferences. Delegates elected Elias W. Nuttle of Denton as president Reese F. Cropper of Berlin as vice president William Gullette of Salisbury as secretary and Warfield Sterling of Crisfield as associate secretary.
Friday Ant Emmy was invited to her niece's wedding this evening but suffered Quinsey attack and could not attend. She was very disappointed, saying she has never missed a niece's wedding before and hates to start now. Saturday Pa was to give a talk on self-improvement.
A quirky diary style report describes Memry missing a meeting for a mystery story, Sunday-Pa writing about last Friday’s show, and the Cats dining at the superintendent’s home. Daily misadventures include meals, a rumored double life, a judge’s harsh prison term, and a small street-scuffle leaving one eye blackened.
The executor of India Todd deceased will offer at public sale in front of the Denton Court House Door between 2:00 and 4:00 p m. a Lot No 45 on Sixth Street Denton Caroline County Maryland containing 50 by 192 feet with a 15 foot alley. The two story seven room dwelling garage storage poultry house are on a premier street the home of India N Todd. Immediate possession to purchaser.
The decree prescribes one third cash on sale day, balance upon ratification or all cash at purchaser option. deferred payment to bear interest and be secured to the undersigned. Title papers and documentary stamps at purchaser’s expense. Harry H. Nuttle is executor, Layman J. Redden attorney, J. L. Stevens auctioneer.
Notice that Georgia A. Covey executrix has letters testamentary on the estate of a deceased resident of Caroline County Maryland. Creditors must present claims with vouchers by October 18 1945 or be barred from benefits. Debtors must settle promptly. April 10 1945.
Mortgage from Harvey N Nichols to Windsor O Wright and Myrtle P Wright assigned to K Thomas Everngam sets sale of three parcels in Caroline County. Parcel 1 covers 146.5 acres with a two story dwelling and outbuildings. Parcel 2 is 3.5 acres with access to Newport Branch. Parcel 3 is 59 acres with a 9 room two story dwelling and utilities. Sale date May 15, 1945 between 2 and 4 PM at the Court House Door.
A rural sale listing detailed the assets of a farm including a barn two large chicken houses a carriage house cow sheds a corn house and a dairy. Assignee K Thomas Everngam and auctioneer William E. Andrew oversee the proceedings.
In the Circuit Court for Caroline County in equity No 3907 Chy. This docket entry records a civil equity matter involving Norman Horsy and others, with case number 3907 Chy, awaiting further proceedings.
Notice under Chapter 693 of the Acts of 1939 announces Grace Shelley filed for a license to sell beer and brewed beverages on Marydel Hardy road in Caroline County First Election District. The Caroline County Board of License Commissioners will hear objections and grant licenses May 1, 1945, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the County Courthouse in Denton. Objections must be filed by May 1, 1945, 10 a.m. with the Board or Clerk W. S. Rutter.
In the Orphans Court of Caroline County 1945 order ratifies sale of Annie E Merriken estate property by Executrix Georgeanna Seeders unless objections by June 21. Copy to be printed weekly in three successive Caroline County newspapers before May 19. sale report lists $825.00. Carlton V. West Register of Wills. True Copy Test. JIvpwarpren CHlyr
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