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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1928
Page
8
A venerable house, rich in memory and tradition, glows with Christmas decor yet frets over modern changes. Mistletoe, old lamp, and a stubborn doorbell echo a family longing for familiar yuletide rituals as a motor car and clock disrupt ancestral rhythms.
On Christmas Eve the family hides the doorbell as Joan meets Barry at the doorstep under mistletoe. A quarrel is repaired and a romance refreshed as the house and the mistletoe toast a quiet, happy future. The scene captures youth, hope, and holiday warmth.
A 1929 job notice seeks a reliable man with a family to work on a farm. Applicant should prove steadiness, provide references, and be capable with livestock and field work. Wages and housing details to be discussed after interview.
Cheap to quick buyer seeks to sell 277 acres with good tillage, 6 room dwelling, barn, stable, hen house and other outbuildings in good condition and clear title. Located 1 mile from Harmony or 4 miles from Preston at Union Grove 3 squares west on road to Hog Creek Caroline Co Maryland. Includes 24 acres Crimson Clover Hay for early spring cutting. Contact owner Henry F Mueller. (12-22-31)
A detailed conveyance description defines a parcel on Railroad Avenue in Preston with bounds based on nearby properties and a 7 foot wide ingress and egress right along Maryland Avenue. It includes a reserved easement for Elbert Douglas and heirs to maintain underground water pipes crossing the parcel, with access for maintenance at all times. The land traces back to transfers involving Sarah M Fletcher, C Frances Downes, Elmer Blades, Ira S Waddell, Edna Waddell, Nathaniel B Harper, and A Fletcher Sisk, recorded in Caroline county land records.
A bank announces it will be closed Tuesday December 25 1928 Christmas Day by law holiday. Paper payable and maturing that day may be paid on Wednesday. The Board of Directors will meet on Cascinee.
On December 26 a 128 Christmas Day holiday affects payments as all paper payable that day may be paid the next day. The Board of Directors will meet on Monday. George W. Beck, Cashier.
December 25 1928 Christmas Day entry shows J A Trazzare serving as cashier. The brief item records a holiday date and the individual's role, indicating a financial or clerical duty on Christmas Day.
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