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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1945
Page
6
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Wartime guidance from the Office of War Information covers job placement through the United States Employment Service, potato storage to prevent spoilage, and delaying pleasure travel to keep trains clear for returning troops. It also notes stamp redemptions, surplus aircraft memorials, WPB controls easing, and urges teens to return to school as 4-H programs stress well-rounded education for youth.
The article stresses the importance of completing high school to meet future opportunities and peace. It urges each 4-H member to set education as a goal, emphasizing a full high school education as a minimum amid wartime upturns. It also notes new ration stamps and WPB calls to increase wood fuel as shortages persist.
Washington’s postal frank, though the most popular, is not the rarest. The franks of William Henry Harrison who served only one month and Zachary Taylor who served one year and four months are extremely rare.
The name calico derives from Cali cut, a city in India, where the practice of decorating cloth with a hand stamp moistened with dyes was introduced into Raurope.
A colorful reminiscence quotes Uncle Eben on the old saying about a soft answer turning wrath to calm. The speaker mocks modern tone, contrasting with earlier times when politeness mattered more.
The chuckwalla, next to the Gila monster, is described as the largest desert lizard in the Southwest. It measures about 14 inches in length with a broad body, stubby limbs, and a flattened tail.
The spires of Lichfield Cathedral in England are called the Ladies of the Vale for their beauty and form the only triple group of spires in the country.
When news reached General William T. Sherman that South Carolina had seceded from the Union he wept. The text notes his affection for the South and that most of his closest friends lived there.
Signal Corps linemen in the Ruhr front fight to keep field telephones alive under direct enemy observation and mortar shells. Blue Network correspondent Robert Lissell notes these GIs are frontline troops, following black wire in uncertain terrain and avoiding red German wire signals.
The Lindbergh baby kidnapping and the Hauptmann trial consumed more time and cost more than any other subject in newsreel history, marking a landmark in crime coverage and public interest.
Ernst Udet ranks near the top of the Nazi air force and sits about fourth to Goering. He shot down 62 Allied planes in the World War, highlighting his combat record.
Nevada records the smallest state population in the United States at 91,058 residents, reflecting the least number of inhabitants among all states.
A concise aphorism contrasts a drudge as a taskbound man with no vision with a visionary as a man of vision but lacking defined tasks, underscoring differing approaches to work and purpose.
It is estimated that the average motorist uses 683 gallons of gasoline and 35 quarts of oil in a year.
A brief look at Japanese funerals notes formal ceremonies and the use of paper wreaths as part of traditional practices. Communities observe customs with respect, while the wreaths symbolize remembrance in a symbolic form.
Dr Heyl of the National Bureau of Standards built a miniature solar system underground to study mutual gravitation. He measured attraction between tiny planets to derive the gravitational constant and then calculated Earth's mass from that value.
The chow chow derives its name from the Chinese word for food, chow, reflecting a historic relish for the meat. Terriers trace to terre meaning earth in French, matching their digging roots. The Newfoundland takes its name from its province of origin, a pattern seen in many breeds.
Mrs A E Evans and Dr Anna L Evans returned to Lancaster after a visit. Mrs Rachel McKenney stays with her sister Mrs Minnie Voshell. Manuel Lane USN spent a four day leave with his mother Mrs Mark Cole. Miss Mabel Jones of Wyoming visited Miss Mary Laird. Mrs Edna Finn of Philadelphia called on Mrs C W Jackson. Mr Samuel Bear spent part of the week in Baltimore.
Myra C Sylvester sells at 407 Market Street Denton Md beginning 10 30 am rain or shine items include 13 piece over stuffed living room suite numerous tapestry suites oak desks tables piano kitchen stove stoves dressers leather chairs mirrors rugs clocks baby crib and other items auctioneered by William Andrew auctioneer to highest bidder at home sale only
Mrs Henry Covington has returned home from West Chester Pa Rev and Mrs J E Parker spent last week at Ocean City Md Judge and Mrs E Lloyd Fooks were at home Saturday Mr C C Covington left this week for Plymouth N C Mrs David Perry has returned from Boston Mass
A farmer announces a public sale of valuables from the Brick House Farm at Sheppard's Church on the road from Greensboro to Burrsville, noting a decision to discontinue farming and no further use for the listed property.
A sale begins at 10 a m with horses and mules including two pairs of horses eight years old and mules nine to twelve years old, all in good condition. Also offered are Guernsey and Holstein milk cows ages four to nine, a Jersey cow, two heifers, two Holstein bulls, and several cows with calves. Cattle are TB and blood tested within 30 days. Herd described as among Caroline county’s finest.
An extensive lot lists farm equipment including One Farmall H tractor with multiple attachments, John Deere planters with fertilizer gear, Oliver plows and riding cultivators, manure spreaders, hay tools, corn planters, wheat drill, seeders, harnesses, horse gear, oil burning stoves, milk gear, and various hand tools. Ends with One Home Comfort cook stove among numerous items too many to name.
George P. Dean owner announces property not to be removed until terms are met. William E. Andrew acts as auctioneer with George W. Beck and Ormond L. Andrew as clerks.
In the Orphans Court of Caroline County Maryland on July 31 1945 orders ratify and confirm sales of estate property reported by executors W Leslie Wheatley Everett Nuttle and K Thomas Everngam unless objections are filed by October 3. A newspaper publication is required four consecutive weeks before September 1. Reported total sales amount 18840 dollars. Carlton V West Register of Wills. True Copy Test Carlton V West Register of Wills.
An order dated August 28 1945 ratifies the Amended Special Auditor's Report in the proceedings. It shall be confirmed unless good cause is shown within three weeks from August 31 next, with a copy published in Caroline county newspaper once weekly for two consecutive weeks starting September 8.
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