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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1943
Page
8
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Drew Pearson sketches the story of Lt Guy Chamberlin killed in 1918 under General Patton's orders in France. Chamberlin, 23, was sent back into battle as a reconnaissance officer against his exhaustion, leading to his death at Meuse-Argonne. The piece ties Patton to Chamberlin's fate and notes later interactions with Fort Myer.
Maryland and national politics dominate this column with mentions of Tydings stance on a soldier's ballot, Radcliffe and Van Nuys in whisky queries, and McKeldin's GOP rift. A Ritz Carlton exhibit of pre war ryes and cognacs highlights Maryland heritage. The spoof award to Mayor McKeldin during Olsen and Johnson show closes the piece with political theater and party infighting.
The Auditor's Order Nisi dated December 1943 directs ratification of the Auditor's Report unless good cause is shown within three weeks from December 10. A copy of the order must be printed in a Caroline County newspaper once in each of two successive weeks before December 11. Signed by Clerk D Ralph Storley with true copy by D Ralph Horsey.
Francis E. Kelley owner announces a public sale of farm property at Goatee Todd Farm on Ganey Road starting 10 a.m. Items include six net tested cows and a variety of farm implements, household goods, and appliances. No removal before terms are met. Auctioneer William E. Andrew. Clerk Webster Todd.
Marshall Reed owner announces a public sale at the Ben Greenlee place near Greenlee's Cross Roads three miles from Denton starting at 1 p m. The items include a gray mare of 11 years, hay, fodder, corn, hens, farming implements, wagon, harness, tackle, chairs, furniture, dishes, glass jars, kitchenware, utensils, and various other goods. Wm Andrew acts as auctioneer.
Notice that Fannie A. Trice is administratrix cta of the estate of a deceased resident of Caroline county Maryland. Creditors must present claims with vouchers by June 3 1944 or be barred from benefits. Debtors must settle promptly. Date November 30 1943. Carlton V. West register of Wills true copy.
The citation notes that Dr JB received a degree and was made a life member of the International Association of Merry Screwballs, marking a notable honor at the event.
A single seller holds a sale starting at 1 o clock at Beaver Neck farm between Matthewstown and New Bridge on Easton-Denton road. It lists seven registered Guernsey cows with papers and transfer at buyer's expense, plus a long list of farm tools and miscellaneous items. Terms are cash on day of sale. Philip H. Beaven directs. Clifford S. Andrew auctioneers. Milton W. Beaven clerk.
Henry A Walters announces a 10 30 a m sale of furniture and supplies from a Burrsville property. Expect three bedroom suites beds bureaus leather settees rug carpets linoleum stoves tables chairs lamps tools a cow six pigs and more. Auctioneers Wm Andrew.
Notice of personal estate of Franklin H. Chambers late of Caroline county deceased. All creditors must settle with the executor Roland E. Chambers on or before June 10. Reading given December 7, 1943. Carlton V. West, Register of Wills.
A wartime appeal urges continued support through War Bonds for the holiday season, inviting citizens to back the war effort with purchases as a Christmas contribution.
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