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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1950

Page

3

Henderson and area residents visit friends across towns

Mr and Mrs Norman Stubbs and daughters Phyllis and Darlene spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs James Jones of Wilmington. Mrs W F Clark and daughter Annabel were guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Fetters of Minquadale Del on Sunday. Mr and Mrs T A Montague visited near Dover with Mr and Mrs Wm A Palmer and son. Mrs Dora BE Melvin entertained last week with Mrs Virgie Cartwright Mrs Alice M Bennett Mrs Harold Overfield Mrs Norman Connell Mrs Irving Voshell and Mrs Charles R Walls of Dover. The Homemaker's Club enjoyed a pleasant afternoon at Mrs S S James home. The Sewing Circle was hosted by Miss Annabel Clark. In observance of Home Demonstration Week April 30 to May 7 Henderson Homemaker's Club will lead the program at Henderson Methodist Church Sunday April 30 at 7 30 PM. Everyone invited. Mr MM Gooden spent several days in Wilmington. James D Jones and children Jimmie and Jacqueline of near Frederica spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Pearl Jones. Harry Melvin and wife spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Edwin Dill of Rising Sun Delaware.

Norman Stubbs Phyllis Darlene James Jones Wilmington W. F. Clark Annabel Clarence Fetters Minquadale Del T. A. Montague Wm. A. Palmer and Son Dover Dora BE. Melvin Virgie Cartwright Alice M. Bennett Harold Overfield Norman Connell Irving Voshell Charles R. Walls J. B. Medford Roy Medford Medford Marvel Homemaker's Club S. S. James Annabel Clark Henderson Homemaker’s Club Henderson Methodist Church MM. W. Gooden

Social Notes From Hillsboro And Nearby Visits

Hillsboro greeting guests as Mr and Mrs Elwood Fleming hosted a Sunday gathering including Walter Hicks John Childs Helen Hicks Beverly Ann Hicks Nelson Hicks Clifton Hicks Barton Butler and Robert Kibler and family. Other visits include Mary Rowe in Baltimore and Maurice Newman of Trappe with Harry Kemp. Lawrence Thornton hosted Florence Thornton Greens boro family and welcomed Herman Kemp Jr Joe Simpson Francis Roberts of Greensboro. Hall Pepper Malvern Pa visited Victor Pepper. Emily Hurd and Lee Brougher in Dover. David Kraft Tacoma Park stayed with Vernon and Mrs Kraft. John Russum of Baltimore also noted.

Elwood Fleming Walter Hicks John Childs Helen Hicks Nelson Hicks Beverly Ann Clifton Hicks Barton Butler Robert Kibler James Sherwood, Jr Kay Janet Chester Mary Rowe Baltimore Maurice Newman Trappe Harry Kemp Florence Thornton Greensboro Lawrence Thornton Herman Kemp Jr Joe Simpson Francis Roberts Hall Pepper Malvern Pa Victor Pepper Emily Hurd Lee Brougher Dover David Kraft Tacoma Park Kraft Vernon Baker John Russum

Seasonal Factors Raise Employment Level In March

Maryland employment rose by 5 900 from February to March to 668 100, aided by gains in construction and transportation. Interstate railroad employment rose to 22 700 after coal strike settlements and recalls. Building, department store hiring, and service industries also increased, while apparel, restaurants, and some retail sectors fell. Unemployment declined to 75 200, down from February and 7 000 since January, with gains in manufacturing and recalls offsetting some losses.

Maryland William H. Mahaney Maryland Employment Security Board

Millie and the Potomac Valley Boys at Concord

Millie and The Potomac Valley Boys perform at Concord Community House on Friday April 28 at 8:00 P M. Two hours of hymns songs and stunts plus sale of soft drinks cake and candy. The group broadcasts from station WANN Annapolis and the event benefits the Christian Comrade Class of Concord. Admission 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children under 12.

Concord Community House Millie Potomac Valley Boys WANN Annapolis Christian Comrade Class of Concord

Card of Thanks for Walter C. Jones

The Jones family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and many acts of kindness during the illness and death of Walter C. Jones. Brothers and Sisters

Walter C. Jones

100,000 Major Leaguers in Box Scores

More than 100,000 players have appeared in major league box scores, a milestone noted as baseball history. The statistic reflects a vast pool of talent across eras and teams, illustrating the sport’s depth and reach.

ST. Louts

Public sale of Charles H Todd estate near Smithville Marsland

Bessie Todd as petitioner announces a public sale from the Stage Mall Farm near Smithville Marsland at 10:00 A M on the estate in the small estate matter. Items include livestock a mule plows farm implements and household goods with weather not to affect the sale. Auctioneer Andrew of Witham FL conducts the sale.

Orphans’ Court of Caroline Charles H Todd Stage Mall Smithville Marsland Bessie Todd Petitioner Witham FL Andrew

Notice To Creditors for Charles H. Todd Estate

Notice is given that Bessie Todd, petitioner, has obtained from the Orphans Court for Caroline County Maryland a Small Estate petition for Charles H. Todd late of Caroline County deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers authenticated by May 28, 1950 to avoid loss of rights. Owing parties must settle promptly. Given April 19, 1950. Carlton V West, Register.

Caroline County Orphans’ Court Maryland Charles H. Todd

Weekend Visits and May Day Club Meeting

Last week Mr. and Mrs. Merrit Hurd spent a few days visiting. Mrs. Thomas Cruikshank returned home after ten days with her daughter and family in Akron Ohio. Rev and Mrs William Revelle and daughters visited their parents Mr and Mrs J R Holland in Chestertown. Mr and Mrs Merrit Hurd spent Sunday in Baltimore. The Community Club will meet at the Club House on Monday May 1.

Merrit Hurd Thomas Cruikshank James McDonald Akron Ohio William Revelle Chestertown J. R. Holland Baltimore Community Club

Old English New Year custom gave rise to pin money

The World Book Encyclopedia notes pins were scarce and sold only on January 1 and 2. The custom had husbands giving wives enough funds on those days to buy pins for the year.

Caroline County Maryland Letters Testamentary Personal Estate Thawley

Wesley E. Thawley executor announces letters testamentary for Robert H. Thawley late of Caroline County Maryland. All claimants must exhibit claims with vouchers by October 21 1950 or be excluded from estate benefits. Debts owed to the estate must be settled promptly.

Order ratifying estate sale in Caroline County Maryland

The court orders the sale of real estate by Layman J. Redden Executor ratified and confirmed unless objections are shown by June 8 1950. A copy must be published once weekly in four successive Car line County newspapers before May 2 1950. The report states sales amount 1600 dollars. Carlton V West Register of Wills True Copy Test.

J. Redden Caroine County Carlton V. West Register of Wills Caroline County Maryland Marvin H. Smith D. Ralph Horsey

Public sale of valuable household goods and estate auction

A public sale of household goods from a farm and estate is advertised for 1950 at 10 a.m. on a dirt road route near Goldsboro and Greensboro Maryland. Items include furniture, kitchen appliances, tools, garden equipment, lighting, and many small valuables, with a second estate sale at Vaughn Street in Greensboro including iron bed, furniture, tools, farm implements, and harness. Cash only day of sale. no removal until terms are met. James T. Butler named administrator and Wm. E. Andrew auctioneer.

Castle Hall Road Bee Tree Goldsboro

Attorney's Sale of Real Estate in Maryland

At 3 P. M. the sale of Walter D. Stevenson deceased real estate will be offered to the highest bidder. The property on Academy Street near Greensboro includes a 2 room frame dwelling, a stable, chicken houses, and shade trees on a 65 by 172.4 foot lot. An adjacent 83 acre tract on Vaughn Street, suitable for subdivision, will also be sold. One third cash, balance when settled in the Orphans Court. Title papers and stamps at purchasers’ expense.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County Walter D. Stevenson Vaughn Street Greensboro Maryland Academy Street

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