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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1944

Page

6

Crossword Puzzle 1 Across and Down Clues

Puzzle with numbered across and down clues including Sloping roadway Tatters Exchange premium Prepare for publication Mends as a bone Caverns Eyes Pertaining to an area Look Tavern Firmament Diminish Mean Absent Rub out Sprung up Biblical weed Decks of worships Domestic cat Locomotive part Zodiacal sign Mineral spring Coral island Badgerlike animal Rascal Be in high spirits Boggy Dancing girl Observes Definite article Down Stove Nimble Minute insect Bestows Cut of beef Indian measure Cunning Negative vote Item of value Betimes Encountered Epoch Swiss river Court Viper Affirmative reply Like trees Fetish Narrow lanes Vehicle Particles Hobgoblin Renews a3 wine Volcano High music Entire Pin for a wheel

Coral Island

Weekend Guests and Local Visits Across Wilmington Area

Local families hosted and visited relatives from Wilmington Goldsboro Dover and Baltimore with trips to Riverview Beach N J. Notable mentions include hospital patient Cpl Vernon Jones Panama Canal and Cpt Lloyd Gooden Washington. Jean Thompson listed as sick.

Local social notes from Washington and Wilmington guests

Miss Mildred Gooden of Washington spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs T H Gough. Miss Isabelle Emerson was recent guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Alex Housel. Mr and Mrs S S James spent Sunday and Monday with relatives in Wilmington. Mrs Alex Housel and son Carroll spent Sunday with relatives at Ingleside Maryland. Mr Jack Brown of Wilmington spent Sunday with friends near town.

William A. Palmer George Montague Wm. Earl Paswater Wilmington T. A. Montague Harold Overfield Doris Lee Eleanor Harman Emily McCrea Goldsboro Riverview Beach N. J Mildred Gooden Washington T. H. Gough Isabelle Emerson Alex Housel S. S James Alex. Housel Carroll Ingleside Jack Brown

Free Book On Heredity For Guernsey Club Members

4 H and Future Farmers members owning a registered Guernsey for this year’s project may obtain a first edition copy of Heredity in Dairy Cattle at no charge. The volume by James E. Russell explains genetics for youth aiming to breed better livestock, with requests sent via County Agent in Denton, Maryland.

Farmers Organization Guernsey Karl B. Musser American Guernsey Cattle Club Peterborough N. H James E. Russell Glenburnie Farm Trenton N. J Columbia Teachers College Columbia University Musser America Denton Maryland

Ridgely Grange Holds Picnic

The Ridgely Grange of Caroline county held its annual picnic at the home of Miss Maud Sleek on August 16. Grangers arrived between 7:30 and 8:30 PM bearing baskets and boxes, enjoyed a glowing outdoor fire, and feasted on an abundant spread including tomatoes, potato salad, slaw, corn, beans, pressed ham loaf, rolls, peaches, and fried chicken sent by a nonattending ranger.

Ridgely Grange Caroline County Maud Sleek Miss Spafford Charles Stevenson George Clendaniel

Social gathering precedes Ridgely fire house meeting

The group enjoyed ice tea and varied conversation all evening with attendees shifting so everyone spoke. Those absent missed the fur. No one felt mosquitoes until about 10 p.m. The group decided to adjourn to resume at the Ridgely fire house on Wednesday September 13 for the regular meeting.

Ridgely

GEMS OF THOUGHT Quote by Mary Baker Eddy

Purifying human thought leads to harmony that spreads through every small detail of life. Mary Baker Eddy emphasizes the power of elevated thinking to harmonize daily affairs.

Mary Baker Eddy

Language as sole instrument of science language quotation

A concise reflection attributes science to language as the instrument, with words serving only as signs of ideas. Samuel Johnson is cited on the primacy of language in scientific thought.

Samuel Johnson

In Memoriam Maggie D Greenlee Greenlee family tribute

In loving memory of our dear mother and wife Maggie D Greenlee who died August 29 1938 at age 67 We miss you in the evening twilight and think of you dear mother The poem speaks of peaceful rest and the love shared by husband B F Greenlee and children remembering the past joys and loss today

Maggie D. Greenlee

Quotations on Mind Power and Morality

A brief collection of two aphorisms on human intellect and empire. Coleridge asserts language as a storehouse of past and future tools, while Eddy emphasizes moral strength as the decisive force against empires and the necessity of right.

Mary Baker Eddy

Public Sale of Valuable Personal Property at W. K. Smith Farm

Luther Bennett acts as clerk with Wm. E. Andrew auctioneer for a 1944 public sale at the N Greensboro farm one half mile north of Greensboro. Start 10:00 a.m. rain or shine. Included are nine cows five working equipment items, harness, farm implements, tools, and household items. Sale lists horses, wagons, binders, plows, cultivators, drills, and other farm gear in first class condition.

Greensboro W. K. Smith McCormick-Deering Ontario John Deere Oliver

Public Sale of Valuables at Greensboro Residence

Public sale announced for Greensboro at 1 p m rain or shine. Items include a three piece living room suite. ten piece American Walnut dining set. oak table. two rockers. six chairs. bookcase and writing desk. Victrola with records. antique sideboard and tables. four walnut finish iron beds. marble topped walnut bureau. oak bureau and chest. rugs. lamps. shades. dishes. utensils. ice refrigerator. kerosene heater. Kalamazoo stove. New Taylor oil stove.

Kalamazoo

Be Yourself Be Willing to Pass for What You Are

A terse motivational note urges embracing one’s identity with candor. It counsels that true greatness comes from self-acceptance and readiness to reveal one’s nature rather than conceal it.

Administratrix Sale of Personal Property in Caroline County

Under an Orphans Court order the administratrix will offer at public auction the personal property of John H Williamson. Auction to be held at his late home along the road from Concord to Smithville in Caroline County on a date to be announced.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County John H. Williamson Concord Smithville

Auction Notice for John H Williamson Estate Items

On Monday August 28 1944 at 1 p m rain or shine the estate of John H Williamson deceased offers a large assortment of farm and household goods including a 1927 Model T Ford truck body several farming implements tools stock and miscellaneous items listed by Mary E Williamson Administratrix and L H Thomas Clerk.

Ford Dearborn South Bend Mary E. Williamson John H. Williamson

Sale of Household Furnishings and Dishes

At the same time and place I will sell a sewing machine three stands a library table six dining chairs two wash stands four odd chairs a radio stand a chiffonier a single bed with spring and bedding a kitchen table a dining table and a lot of dishes.

Public sale of farm stock and equipment in Talbot County

Sale at Miles River Neck Talbot County Md nine miles from Easton on Tunis Mills Bruff Island road lists ninety items including twelve milch cows two Hereford bulls one registered Hereford bull seventy sheep six mules three horses a Frick 20-horse traction steam engine a 136 inch Case wheat thresher multiple tractors wagons spreaders plows binders corn harvester and other gear. Women’s Auxiliary All Faith Chapel Tunis Mills to serve sandwiches.

Miles River Neck Talbot County Easton Tunis Mills Bruff’s Island Frick D. C Case Birdsell R. C Oliver Ontario New Holland Women’s Auxiliary of All Faith Chapel

Notice To Creditors Executors Eyes Opening in Maryland

Notice is given that I, the subscriber in Caroline county Maryland, has obtained letters testamentary from the Orphans Court for Caroline county on the personal estate of the deceased. All persons with claims against the estate must exhibit them with vouchers authenticated by February 26, 1944, or be excluded from benefits. Those owing the estate must make prompt settlement. Given August 22 1944 by I Robert Fleetwood Executor. True Copy Test Carlton V West Register of Wills.

General Assembly of Maryland William Dukes Meeks Koenig’s Third Market Streets Denton Third Erection Caroline County Maryland Board of License Commissioners County Commissioners Court House Board of License Commissioners of Board of County Commissioners of W. S. Rutter Orphans’ Court Robert Fleetwood

Auditor's Order nisi in Caroline County equity case

In Caroline County equity proceedings No 3854 Chy the circuit court orders the auditor's report ratified and confirmed unless good cause is shown within three weeks from August 18 1944. A copy of the order must run in a Caroline County newspaper once weekly for two consecutive weeks before August 26 1944. Clerk D Ralph Horsey signs and testifies.

Circuit Court Caroline County D. Ralph Horsey

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