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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1948
Page
8
A devotional discussion of Ebed-melech, the Ethiopian servant who rescued Jeremiah from the dungeon, highlighting his faith, courage, and role as a model of service across race. It emphasizes freedom through acts of kindness and the triumph of those who side with God.
A collage of lines attributed to Voltaire Hawthorne and Coleridge discussing society justice and immortality. The remarks connect human community to divine design and Christian life as a living process rather to mere theory.
Maryland farmers learn of expanded potato flour production from surplus potatoes and idle factory assets. Engineers help convert equipment to flour, boosting capacity. Also details about Supplemental Seed Program approvals, and 88,000 Maryland school children aided by the National School Lunch Program with federal and state support.
A reflective note quotes Fenelon urging calm action and mindful conduct. The passage frames daily deeds as a form of prayer and inner discipline.
A daughter Anna and granddaughter Doris Ann remember Sallie E. Jester who died two years ago on August 10, 1946. The poem laments the mother’s loss, recalls her beauty and garden imagery, and expresses enduring love and sorrow. The speaker asks why life changed and asserts the mother’s memory remains sweet and tender.
In Caroline County Circuit Court an order ratifies and confirms the auditor's report unless good cause is shown within three weeks from August 6 1948. A copy of the order must run in a Caroline County newspaper for two successive weeks before August 14. D Ralph Horsey Clerk.
Notice is given that George A Brace Jr of Caroline county Maryland has letters of Administration on his personal estate granted by the Orphans Court. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to the subscriber by January 23, 1949 or be barred. Debtors should promptly settle their accounts. Dated July 20, 1948. George A Brade, Administrator. True Cory veer Carlton V. West, Register of Wills.
The article teases an in depth look at radio contests sweeping the nation and questions listeners about their chances to win. It promises a revealing story in the August 8 issue explaining why some people may not win despite participation and prizes.
Administrators under an Orphans Court order will offer at Burrsville Maryland a public sale of the late A Thurman Garretts personal property at his home starting 1 pm DST rain or shine. Items include tools motors tractors wagons plows farm implements a 1937 Chevrolet 134 ton truck 1934 Dodge coupe and household furnishings with multiple sets of wheels saws lathes and a sawmill plus a Reed suite leather furniture radios rugs tables and stoves. The sale is conducted by J Allan Garrett Robert H Garrett Administrators with William E Andrew as auctioneer Austine Stafford clerk and Layman J Redden attorney.
Notice announces immediate sale of a sawmill located on the Joshua Raughiey Home Farm in Caroline County in the Third Election District. The sale follows another property sale and offers viewings at the mill prior to the sale at the deceased’s home. Alfred Baughley resides nearby, with the mill accessible from Blocklinger's Crossroads toward Chilton Campground, about four miles northeast of Denton.
Notice records the dissolution of the partnership Paul S. Van Dyke and Paul S. Thawley doing business as Pauls Radio Sales and Service at 11 North Sixth Street Denton Maryland. On July 24, 1948 the firm dissolved by mutual consent with Thawley to continue the business and assume all debts. notarization and court certification follow with official seals.
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