Social Roundup of Local Visits and Events
Mrs Mabel Culver from New York visited with Mr and Mrs H C Cooper. Numerous families hosted guests over Thanksgiving and weekends including the Jones, Roden, Montague, and Palmer households. The 4 H Club met with gingerbread demonstrations and many from Dover, Wilmington, Baltimore, and Cape Charles attended or hosted events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Culver
New York
H. C. Cooper
Ida Elliott
Boothwyn, Pa
Wm. Phillips
James D. Jones and Son
Frederica
Pearl Jones
Roy Medford
John J. Richard
Natalie Jones
Washington
Robert M. Jones
Baltimore
J. Omer Jones
Wm. G. Carrow
Cape Charles
W. F. Clark
Annabel
Evelyn Roden
Achilles Alessi
T. A. Montague
Richard Roden
Dukes Robb
Milford
Edward Robb
Thomas Robb
Near Town
Carl Nichols
Greensboro
Henry Shultie
Lewis Shelton
Bonnie Lou
Suthersville
Harold Overfield
Dover
Dora Melvin
L. A. Gooden
Carlton Gooden
Bessie Cleaver
Marydel
H. L. Melvin
Edwin Dill
Rising Sun
Del
J. B. Russell
Dc. A. Shenton
Wilmington
Mary S. Pippin
Kenneth Stubbs
Price Station
Wm. A. Bell
W. A. Palmer
Charles Atkins
Leslie Meredith
Public sale of valuable personal property on Harrington farm
W A Stafford owner offers at public auction on his Harrington Delaware farm 8 miles west of town 1 mile off Route 14 on Burrsville Brownsville road beginning at 12 3. Dairy cattle 24 head Guernsey and Holstein plus 1 Holstein bull 15 months old 9 fresh and milking well tested 4 4 and 4 5 butter fat T B and blood tested accredited herd Bangs vaccinated 2 to 6 years old 1 day mare 5 years old 1300 lbs 3 horses good workers 1200 1400 lbs 53 pigs 7 to 9 weeks old Farm Master milking machine 2 unit Wilson milk cooler and ice cooler 20 80 lb milk cans and strainers Lots of farm implements including tractors plows harvesters planters and gear to be sold separate from stock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington
Del
Route 14
Burrsville
Brownsville
Guernsey
Essex
Poland
China
Wilson
Sewing Circle hosts pleasant evening in Goldsboro
In Goldsboro on Tuesday evening the Sewing Circle enjoyed a pleasant gathering hosted by Mrs. Margaret Smith. Many relatives visited over Thanksgiving, with travels to Clayton Del Seaford Del Longwood Pa and Magnolia Del. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lacey Orme of Denton and others visiting family in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Smith
Mollie Shockley
Mr. Wesley Smith
Clayton
Lacey Orme
Denton
Charles Rich
Penny
Seaford
Del
A. C. Smith
Edward Clark
Longwood
G. S. Ross
Joe Jarrell
Gordon
Elkton
Elbert Jarrell
Baltimore
T. N. Jarrell
W. J. Murphy
E. S. Martin
Carrie Jarman
Manship Hall
Felton
Esther DeWitt
Johnson
Magnolia
Edward Lapham
Marydel
Howard Thomas
Smith Shockley
OAED OF THANKS FOR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CARE
The kind interest of friends who sent cards and gifts of flowers and fruit during my stay as a patient at Mem orial Hospital is gratefully acknowledged. Special thanks to the staff for their thoughtful care and comfort during my illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mem
Farm Auction Near Concord on December 15 1947
Norman Thawley announces a farm sale at the home quarter mile from Concord toward Smithville starting 10 30 am rain or shine on Monday December 15 1947. Items include 1 pair mules 6 milk cows 50 laying hens and extensive farm equipment such as tractors drills mowers binders wagons plows cultivators and related gear plus household goods and furniture. No property removes until sale terms are met. Auctioneers William E Andrews listed.
Farm auction notice near Greensboro moves many assets
Having decided to discontinue farming I will sell at the Gertrude Longfellow farm located on the dirt road from Lowe's School to Russell's crossroad three miles southeast of Greensboro on 9 Guernsey milk cows and 1 Holstein cow aged 3 to 8 years with calf by her side some to freshen soon others milking well 1 heifer 18 months fresh soon and other livestock tools and household items in first class condition Auctioneers William E Andrew and A G Dukes Sr George W Beck Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Longfellow
Lowe’s School
Russell’s Crossroad
Greensboro
Guernsey
T. B
Schauber
McCormick-Deering
McCormick
Oliver
John Deere
Monarch
Truste es Sale of 15 Lots and House in Greensboro Maryland
Under an Orphans Court decree Ray mond B Rawlings sues Hattie Hutson et al and a trustee will publicly auction 16 parcels in Greensboro Caroline County Maryland. The property includes 15 vacant lots and one house lot on Bernard Avenue with specific lot numbers and measurements dating to 1924 1929 and 1930 deeds. Auction time between 2 and 3 P M at the property. The action seeks all rights title and interest of the parties in the described real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
Court of Equity
Raymond B. Rawlings
Hattie Hutson
R.E. No
Dell Pinder Vickery
Bernard Avenue
Greensboro
Maryland
Roe Avenue
Wm. T. Edwards, Sr
Dell Vickery
T.C.H
W. T. Edwards
G.A.D
Fanny B. Noble and
Oscar A. Nichols
Della Vickery
D.R.H
L J. Redden
Farm auction offers livestock and farm equipment on site
Personal property including Guernsey cattle and heifers, milk cows, work horses, a Ford tractor, harvesting gear, wagons, fencing, hay, feed, tools, furniture, and household items to be sold at 10 o'clock rain or shine on the Preston to Back Landing dirt road. Parcel details reference Bernard Avenue lots and a Greensboro High School area, with sale terms cash and a two-stage bidding process managed by Auctioneer Leonard Covey and Trustee K Thomas Everngam.
Greensboro Maryland Ordinance Establishes Water Fees
The town commissioners of Greensboro Maryland enact a fee system for connecting water drain and sewer lines. A $25 charge applies to each new water or combined connection within town limits, and $5 for each drain or sewer connection. Extra provisions allow removal of improper connections and assign misdemeanor penalties with fines from $1 to $50. Effective upon passage December 1 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Maryland
Commissioners of
Town Commissioners of
Hospitalcknowledges Local Support in Grateful Note
A notice from Memorial Hospital Easton expresses gratitude for community support. The acknowledgment mentions Mrs. George Carman of Federalsburg, Maryland, among others, for assistance. The brief item preserves the dignified tone of a local appreciation notice.
Notice To Creditors In Caroline county Maryland
Notice from Everett Nuttle executor of Lizzie G Redden late of Caroline county deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers by May 21 1948 or be barred from estate benefits. Debts should be settled promptly. Given November 18 1947. Carlton V West Register of Wills True Copy Test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie G. Redden
Caroline County
Everett Nuttle
Carlton V. West
Register of Wills
Auditor's Order Nisi in Caroline County Equity
In Equity No 4136 Chy the Circuit Court for Caroline County orders ratification of the Auditor's Report unless good cause is shown within three weeks. A copy of this order must be published in a Caroline County newspaper in two consecutive weeks before December 6. D Ralph Horsey Clerk. True Copy. Test: D Ralph Horsey Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court For
Caroline County
D. Ralph Horsey
Circuit Court
Strange Facts Revealed By Bob Ripley
Bob Ripley’s Believe It or Not presents curious truths in a cartoon feature. The column promises oddities and surprising facts that entertain readers of the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Ripley
Court Notice to Creditors in Hubbard Estate
Court orders creditors of Sadie Hubbard and William Hubbard to file claims with the Caroline County Circuit Court by February 24, 1948. Publication of this order is required weekly in a Caroline County newspaper for four consecutive weeks before December 22, 1947. Judge J Owen Knotts and Clerk D Ralph Horsey oversee the filing deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Sadie Hubbard
William Hubbard
Maryland
J. Owen Knotts
D. Ralph Horsey
Greensboro Maryland Dog Tax Ordinance Summary
The Greensboro Maryland town commissioners enact a dog tax requiring payment by January 2 each year with rates per animal and optional license tags. Unpaid dogs may be killed or disposed of. tagged dogs must wear licenses while off premises. The ordinance preserves validity of remaining sections if any part is struck down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Maryland
Commissioners
Greensboro Maryland Annexation Ordinance 1947 Major Town Expansion
The Commissioners of Greensboro Maryland enact an ordinance to enlarge the town by annexing about 288 acres in the Second Election District of Caroline County. Adjacent areas within the town plat are annexed effective July 1 1947, bringing residents under town ordinances and services. Repeals conflicting ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Maryland
Caroline County
John C. Fisher
Commissioners of
Greensboro Ordinance Takes Effect January First 1948
Ordinance ordained and enacted by the commissioners of Greensboro Maryland taking effect January 1 1948 following passage on November 24 1947 by the Greensboro Maryland commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
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Henderson
W. C. Allis Chalmers
W. A. Stafford
Dickerson Brothers
P. H. Noble
Goldsboro
Concord
Smithville
New
McCormick Mower
Deering
Dearborn
Dixie
Morris
Norman Thawley
Wm. E. Andrews
A. G. Dukes, SR
Wm. E. Andrew
George W. Beck
Preston
Back Landing
Nellie
Spring Garden
Langwater
Betty Ann
Betty Lee
Patsy Connie
Homestead
Granddam Homestead
Patsy
Machinery
Greensboro High School
Ford
Fairbanks
John Deere Corn Planter
Kalamazoo
Cole’s
John T. Schmick
Leonard Covey
John T. Schmick, Jr
K. Thomas Everngam
Orial Hospital
Easton
George Carman
Federalsburg
Nisi
James A. Wise
Daniel R. Brandt
Puck
Big
Charles B. Harrison
William Beard
Russell H. Wright
Pres
G. Linden Duffy
E. J. Vandegrift
John Jarvis
M. M. Ginn
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