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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1944
Page
6
A dense crossword puzzle clue list shows Across relations from 1 to 50 and Down from 8 to 46, including terms like policeman, goddess of discord, measure of land, native of Scotland, and many others across varied categories. The grid-based puzzle presents standard crossword prompts with compact definitions for contestants to solve.
Ridgely church programs feature A Star in the Night at Ridgely Methodist with Mary Laird and helpers. Church of the Brethren presents A King Shall Reign with a cast led by Hilda Cherry Rice and Betty Riehl. Ridgely P T A holds December meeting with A Christmas Vesper Service and a Glee Club showcase. local families and guests share Christmas dinners and visits across Ridgely and nearby towns.
Mr. and Mrs. Earle Sparks entertained twelve guests Saturday evening at a Christmas party. Mrs. Arthur Greene and infant daughter arrived home from Brooklyn last week. Mr. Kenneth Pinder of Wilmington spent Christmas with his mother Mrs. G. Pinder. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wilson hosted a family dinner Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. George Cherry spent part of the holiday in Ridgely. Wilson Cahall of Hagerstown is at home for the holidays. Pvt. James Lynch is on furlough with his wife and daughter. Joseph Applebaum U.S. Navy spent part of the holiday at home. Manuel Lane S2e U.S.N. returned Tuesday to Norfolk Va.
The Womans Society of Christian Service gathered in Preston on December 18 with Mrs. C. B. Blades presiding. Officers for 1945 were elected, committees named, and the program included the Christmas topic The Personal Message of Christmas and The World Wide Message of Christmas along with carols, social time, and refreshments. Several Prestonians and local families hosted Christmas gatherings and open houses through the holiday period.
The Orphans' Court met in regular session with Judges Handy Dennis and Fooks. Proceedings include filing of inventory and appraisement for the Bramble estate and order to sell. Notices to creditors filed for the Emma Roach estate. Various accounts and releases recorded for Pinder, Bryan, Goldsborough, and Winders estates.
Postwar farming faces a risk of a land market boom and inflated prices. Farmers should consider alternatives to purchase, rental, or delaying expansion, and seek prudent financing, high cash down payments, and professional appraisals to endure possible postwar income and value drops.
In November Maryland recorded 986 traffic accidents with 28 deaths and 552 injuries. Baltimore City had 691 accidents with 7 deaths and 861 injuries, while the counties totaled 292 accidents with 21 deaths and 151 injuries. Fatalities fell 4 percent and total accidents 16 percent from last year, with pedestrians responsible for 46 percent of Maryland deaths. The Maryland Traffic Safety Commission urges duty to safety amid war production.
Nutritionist Margaret McPheeters of the University of Maryland says riboflavin, or vitamin B-2, is vital for growth and health with milk as the main source. Adults should drink three glasses daily and nursing mothers six. avoid light exposure as riboflavin is light sensitive. Other good sources include liver, cheese, eggs, greens, meats, and beans.
A brief reflective line compares experience to stern lights guiding a ship, illuminating only the path already traveled, attributed to Coleridge.
The undersigned administrators by order of the Orphans Court for Caroline County will sell at public sale to the highest bidder livestock farming implements automobile and miscellaneous personal property at the home of the late William W Frampton deceased on North Main Street Greensboro near the outskirts of town.
The notice lists one Jersey cow, Holstein cow, black cow, three black and white cows, a mule, a horse and wagon, harnesses, tools, fodder, gun, a 1986 Chevrolet Town Sedan, and many other items. Administrators ILDA Orr Frampton and Walton R Frampton announce James Tempe as auctioneer and George W Beck as clerk. Liman J Redden is attorney.
James Temple auctioneer sells at East Market Street the Stewart property items include two beds, bureaus, wash stands, rug, table and chairs, stove, oil stove, cupboard, mirrors, lawn mower, push cart, porch swing, hog pen, chicken house, 8x10 shed, tools, plow and cultivator, oil drums, barrels, wood, screen doors, blinds, and many more items.
Notice is given that letters of administration on the personal estate of William W. Frampton, late of Caroline County, deceased, have been granted by the Orphans Court for Caroline County Maryland. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers authentic to the subscriber by June 15, 1945, or be barred from estate benefits. Debts should be settled promptly. Given December 7, 1944. True Copy Test: Carlton V. West, Register of Wills.
On December 22 1944 the court orders the Auditor's Report ratified unless good cause is shown within three weeks from December 29 1944. A copy must be inserted in a newspaper printed and published in Caroline County once in each of two successive weeks before January 6 1945. Test Ralph Horsey clerk.
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