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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1944
Page
9
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Winter set in with cold air and light snow on the Peninsula. Mrs Lillian Messick was badly hurt after a stairs fall near Reliance. A four foot chicken hawk was killed by Mrs Gee Markstone. Several marriages and relocations fill the week with notes on education appointments and local business moves.
Death notices recount multiple local obituaries. Mrs. Orrell aged 61 at Greensboro station funeral officiated by Rev J A Leach with interment in Greensboro cemetery. survivors include two sons Ellwood C and Joseph B Orrell. Mrs Wilhelmina Cooper, daughter of Wm H and spouse Samuel Cooper and three children survive. funeral by Rev G L Helsby at Greensboro cemetery. Mrs Fannie Dil formerly of Goldsboro died in Wilmington. two sons in Wilmington. services at Goldsboro Church and Hillsboro cemetery. Mr John Lewis Draper aged 177 near Edwardsville. funeral by Rev Roy Musser. interment Greensboro. Mr John M Lynn formerly of Greensboro died near Wye Mills.
The Orphans' Court met December 19 1944 with Judges Handy Dennis and Fooks. Filings included executors receipts and first final accounts in multiple estates several administrations and appraisals. Administratrix deposits minors shares with Peoples Bank Denton Maryland and various releases and orders to sell or administer personal and real property were recorded.
A petition and accompanying order for the sale of an automobile have been filed. The document names the vehicle and court authority, initiating disposition proceedings under applicable procedures.
Explanation of quarters of coverage for old age and survivors insurance. A worker must have earnings of at least 50 dollars in a calendar quarter, with at least half as many qualifying quarters after 1936 before turning 65 or dying. Contact the Social Security Board office in Salisbury, Mass for details.
Mrs. Amos Scott expresses gratitude to friends and Concord Church organizations for the fruit and bouquets sent during her illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Spence and son Eugene hosted a turkey dinner Sunday in Burrsville for Eugene who leaves Monday to join the armed forces. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brubaker and daughters Anna and Marie, Mrs. Chas Harris, Mr. Ford Baker, all of Denton, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Greenlee and three children of Greenwood Delaware, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Baker and daughter Margaret of Burrsville. Union and Wesley churches plan their annual Christmas season events.
Chronic bronchitis may develop if your cough is not treated and you cannot afford to take a chance with any medicine less potent than Creomulsion. It goes to the seat of the trouble to loosen and expel germ laden phlegm and aid nature to soothe inflamed bronchial membranes. Creomulsion blends beechwood creosote with other time tested cough medicines and contains no narcotics. If it does not help you may have your money back.
The entertainment and treat are planned for Friday December 22 and Sunday December 24. The Wesley Church ladies aid met December 14 at the parsonage. The pastor and wife received a turkey for the table. R H Stafford Howard Hopkins and Mollie C hail visited Miss Will Wilson at the Jarvis Home Felton Delaware Sunday last. Thomas Hudson and wife visit their daughters in Wilmington.
Administrators under an Orphans Court order will sell at public auction at the late William W Frampton's North Main Street Greensboro home on 1945 at 1 00 p m rain or shine. Items include multiple cows a mule a horse wagon harness tools a 1936 Chevrolet Town Sedan and various farm implements. Auctioneer James Temple with clerk George W Beck and attorney Layman J Redden.
Frank Murphy owner offers household furniture at public auction in Redden's Park West Denton on Saturday December 23 starting 1 p m. Items include beds bedding bureaus living room set stove ice box organ couch rugs and household goods with window draperies and utensils. Auctioneer William E Andrew conducts sale.
Miss Mollie Cahall left this week to spend the winter with Mrs Will Simpson near Harrington. The family plans to keep the home closed until after the Christmas holidays.
Sale by owner Minos Wright on Wilhelm farm 132 miles south of Burrsville at 1 o clock rain or shine. Items include farm implements milk cows two fresh by sale day and household goods after cash terms and removal only after payment. George W Beck is clerk.
Notice to creditors that Carlton V. West, Register of Wills, announces letters of administration on the personal estate of True Copy Test Carlton V. West in The Orphans Court for Caroline County Maryland.
Caroline county residents are notified that ILDA ORR FRAMPTON and WALTON R FRAMPTON have been appointed administrators of the personal estate of WILLIAM W FRAMPTON, deceased. Creditors must file claims with vouchers by June 15, 1945, or lose their rights. Debtors should settle promptly. December 7, 1944.
Virginia G. Murphy signs as administratrix stating probate of the estate by June 8. The notice is dated June 6 with formal authority granted and distribution actions implied.
Court orders the Auditor's Report in the William Lee Anthony versus John B. Parsons matter ratified unless good cause is shown within three weeks from December 15 1944. A copy of this order must run in a Caroline County newspaper once weekly for two consecutive weeks before December 23 1944. Clerk D Ralph Horsey attests true copy.
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