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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1943
Page
6
In a devotional reflection from The Methodist Woman's Bookshelf a writer affirms the necessity of faith for revolutionary success and personal integrity. She stresses that belief sustains action under danger, notes Christ’s example of forbearance, and offers a personal testimony while greeting the Methodist Conference and thanking Christians for prayers.
Assignee Fisher Perry offers at 10 a m on the Cole farm near Bridgetown diverse farm machinery and crops including a two horse wagon plows harness and more plus partial interests in corn tomatoes and soybeans. A separate real estate sale of a 145 acre Denton area farm with two modern houses a large apple orchard and extensive outbuildings will occur at the Court House Door Denton Maryland subject to a mortgage to the Federal Land Bank with about 2700 due.
A public sale will be held at the Old Hotel Building on Railroad Avenue Ridgely on 1943 starting at 10 a.m. The items include 15 bedroom suites iron beds bureaus chests dining tables chairs dressers wardrobes lamps and more. Clarence Lord of Greensboro will supply two large truck loads of furniture. Cash on day of sale. No removal until terms are met. William E Andrews Auditor Luther Bennett Clerk EWSPAPER RALHLYE
Public sale of two parcels in Caroline County Maryland is set in front of the courthouse in Denton between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. The parcels arise from a 1943 Chancery decree in Dora C Wharton Laigneil et al vs Dorse R Nichols et al. Parcel 1 covers about 1.34 acres in Eaton's Discovery. Parcel 2 lies along the Federalsburg road near Tull's Branch with bound lines described.
Local newspaper lists Caroline as the lead newsprver, inviting readers to subscribe for daily coverage and community reporting, with emphasis on reliable reporting and timely updates in Denton.
The notice outlines multiple parcels totaling about 17 acres 3 roods 39 square perches and 21 1/2 acres. Beginning at a white oak near Newport Branch then various courses to roads and streams, part of a tract called Eaton's Discovery and Lot No.5 tied to Robinson Nichols and later to Dora C. Wharton William H. Wharton and heirs. Improvements include a two story dwelling and barn. Sale terms: one third cash, balance in two equal installments at three and six months with interest, or all cash. Trustees W Brewster Deen and Layman J. Redden. Auctioneer James Temple.
Emergency law enacted May 4 1943 reallocates gasoline tax revenue to maintain and repair roads and bridges during wartime. It suspends conflicting laws for the act’s duration plus six months after the war and requires approval by a three-fifths majority in both houses.
Maryland acts authorize the Governor to release certain prisoners for farm, dairy, and seafood industry labor to meet wartime shortages. The Director of Parole and Probation certifies eligible inmates, arranges placement with employers, and enforces supervision. Prisoners may be returned to custody if unsuited, with work credited as service.
The act authorizes establishing camps and employing guards under the Merit System to implement the provisions. Prisoners may work on farms under state supervision, with strict control by institution officers and legal safeguards. The act supersedes inconsistent laws during wartime, remains in effect until peace or termination by the General Assembly, and includes penalties and enforcement provisions. Approved April 30, 1943.
In Equity in the Circuit Court for Caroline County the bill seeks a decree for sale of Laura E Poore’s real estate totaling about sixteen acres in the Second Election District. The parcels trace to three deeds dated 1907 1915 and 1916 and recorded in Land Records. Laura Poore died intestate around 1941 leaving heirs Byron Poore Reed Poore John G Poore Nora Sipple widow and Mary...
In Caroline County Maryland on August 4 1943 the court ordered publication of notice to lands heirs Lovenia Schneider Harry Schneider Paul Poore Marguerite Poore Leann Calloway and Marie Calloway non residents warning them to appear by Sept 20 1943 to show cause why a decree should not be passed. The parties are the only surviving heirs at law of Laura F E Poore deceased and a sale of the real estate is advised to distribute proceeds among them. True Copy Tes Ralph Horsey Clerk.
In Equity No 3808 Chy JudgeOrdered August 1943 that the sale reported by the referee be ratified and confirmed unless any objections are shown by October 6. A copy of this order must appear in a newspaper in Caroline County for four consecutive weeks by September 4. The report lists sales at 4060 dollars. Clerk Ralph Horsey.
Notice that Charles B. Harrison has letters of administration on the estate of a deceased resident of Caroline County Maryland. Creditors must file claims with vouchers by February 7, 1944 or be barred from benefiting from the estate. Debtors must settle promptly. August 3, 1943. Carlton V. West, Register of Wills.
Caroline county Maryland letters of administration on the personal estate of February 1944, or they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. All persons owing this estate are required to make prompt settlement. Given under my hand this 8rd day Mary Wheeler Administratrix.
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