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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1939

Page

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School Club Meetings and Officer Elections Reported

The January 27 club meetings record Dramatic Debates Social Hobby and Literary news with officers elected for each group. Highlights include Dramatic Club chair Elizabeth Knotts and secretary Mariana Everngam and Debating Club officers Charles Matley Frank Zeigler Mary Ann Reinhold.

Dramatic Club Elizabeth Knotts Mariana Everngam Hughes Rachel Andrews Anita Rue Emma Turkington Florence Smith Mariana Everngain Lee Stull Charles Matley Frank Zeigler Mary Ann Reinhold Miss Ford Miss Smith Miss Spicer Margie Rue Bob Putman Bill White Deardorff Ramsburg C. H. S. Hobby Club

February 5 1918 Tuscania torpedoed at sea

Historical note recalls the steamship Tuscania being torpedoed on February 5, 1918. The event marks a wartime act at sea influencing maritime losses and passenger safety during World War I.

Breeders Hear Herd Boosting Ideas This Week

Breeders in Caroline Talbot and Queen Anne's Counties heard methods to improve herds and milk production at a Denton meeting. Speakers included Earl N. Shultz of Peterborough NH detailing The Ten Year Breeding Program, emphasizing disease nutrition testing cooperation and a definite plan. Local experts Wi C Barker Richard Blackburn George W Clendaniel and Harry Cooper spoke. Clendaniel urged Shore dairies to ramp up effort as milk shipments rise from 50 to 100 pounds. A full time testing association was urged. Achaeons Guard of Clearview a Reserve Champion from Ridgely was shown for the first time after notable show success. Over 30 dairymen and specialists attended.

Guernsey Caroline Talbot Queen Anne's Denton Earl N. Shultz Peterborough N. H American Guernsey Cattle Club Wi. C. Barker University of Maryland Richard Blackburn Ridgely George W. Clendaniel Harry Cooper Greensboro Clendaniel Achaeon Guard Clearview Columbus Ohio

Federalsburg and Preston Property Transfers in Court Paper

Land transfers recorded in the County Court House News involve John W. Stowell and Jerome Frampton Jr. swapping parcels in Federalsburg on Academy and Buena Vista. additional transfers include parcels on Main Street and North Academy Street plus related deeds among J C Brown Clayton Horsey and others, with Preston and Hillsboro banks also named in the sequence of deeds.

John W. Stowell Jerome Frampton, Jr Academy street Federalsburg Buena Viata Avenue Academy streets Jerome Framptom, Jr John Stowell Buena Vista Avenue Jerome Framptom Jr J. Jerome Framptom Albert Poole T. Clayton Horsey Greensboro Maple Avenue Hillsboro-Queen Anne Bank Liberty Bank Hillsboro Isaac H. Morris Josephine M. Bryant Morris Avenue Laura F. Newell Thomas S. Holt Main Street North Academy Street Ella M. Harrison Eleanor Engerman Preston Fire Company Wright Street Charles B. Harrison J. DeWeese Carter Harry H. Reich

The Proposed Income Tax Exemptions Spotlighted

The Commission on Taxation and Revenue proposes exemptions of 1000 for individuals 2000 for married couples and 400 per dependent. It notes many in the lower income bracket would pay little or nothing. A single earner with 1200 yearly would owe 5 dollars on 200. A 3200 exemption for a three child married couple is cited. The 6 percent tax on dividends and interest is compared to a 4 percent mills tax, effectively a near nine percent flat tax on yield.

Commission on Taxation and Revenue Annapolis

Journal Subscription Drives County News Access

A newspaper promotion invites readers to subscribe to the Journal to receive comprehensive county news coverage. The ad highlights local happenings, public notices, and community updates as part of the subscription package.

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Legislature Fast to Act Promising Record for Prompt Work

The Maryland legislature, led by President Arthur Brice and Speaker Thomas Conlon, is moving swiftly with a wave of administration bills. Governor O Conor advocates rapid passage of measures creating the Department of Natural Resources, Public Welfare, and other reorganizations, aiming to curb last minute rushes.

State House Arthur H. Brice Kent County Senate Thomas E. Conlon Baltimore City House Conlon Herbert R. O’Conor Commissioner of Labor and Statistics State Industrial Accident Commission Department of Natural Resources Legislative Council People’s Court of Baltimores City Department of Public Welfare Public Welfare Council of Public Welfare Racing Commission State Roads Commission Bowman Commission Commission on Taxation and Revenue Commission on Inferior Courts

Orphans Court Approves Estate Actions in Caroline County

Caroline County Orphans Court met with Judges Handy Dennis and Fooks approving and ordering recorded numerous estates matters. Admin accounts, debts, inventory and appraisement filings, guardianships for multiple minors, and bonds were approved for estates including Cohee Hig natt Smith Lewis Morris Shipley Lewis Andrew Garey Wyatt Slaughter Wright and Andrew families. Letters testamentary granted to Eton E Wright with appraisers named.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County Handy Dennis Fooks John Cohee Albert F. Hignatt S. Newton Smith Alien A. Davis Josiah Morris Charles Shipley Lewis Oliie G. Chase Jerome Frampton, Jr Everett Nuttle Donald Jefferson J. Baughley Wyatt William Burnly Wyatt Thomas H. Wyatt Bond Norma Jean Andrew Betty Andrew Wilbur Andrew Dorothy Ann Andrew Melvin W. Andrew Charles Floyd Garey Lester Frederick Garey Doriscinn Garey Allen Roland Garey Douglas Andrew Garey Ormond L. Andrew J. Edward Wyatt Andrew Slaughter Wilhelmina Wright Eton E. Wright Raymond Andrew Wilbur Van Scoy

Roast Duck With Apple Stuffing

A 4 to 5 pound duck is seasoned with salt and pepper and roasted after stuffing with a dressing made from wheat bread crumbs onion apples poultry seasoning and hot water. The duck is rubbed with soft butter and roasted at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes per pound.

Spring Dollar Day in Wilmington Opens February 8

The Mercantile Section of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce announces Spring Dollar Day for Wednesday February 8. More than a hundred merchants will offer drastic price reductions on a full range of seasonable merchandise with official stores marked by a federal emblem. Stores open at 9 am with no advance reservations and the event will not be postponed by weather.

Mercantile Section Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Wilmington Edward A. Monch Peninsula Bureau of Police Munch Chamber of Commerce

McClelland elected Bishop of Easton Diocese on fifth ballot

The Rev William McClelland of East New Market was chosen bishop designate by the Easton Diocese on the fifth ballot. He led in clergy and lay votes but faces three months or more of affirmation by standing committees countrywide before ordination. He will succeed Bishop George Davenport.

William McClelland East New Market Easton Protestant Episcopal Church J. Warren Albinson Elkton McClelland George W. Davenport John White Albinson Easton Diocese Mr. White Charles L. Atwater Robert Lewis Frank Lambert Charles N. Clash Wilmington Del Phillip J. Jensen Maryland William P. Remington Oregon

Two Soccer Games May Be Seen On Sunday

Eastern Shore League schedule lists three Sunday matches with Vienna COC at Denton Centreville at Ridgely and Chestertown at St Michaels all at 1 o clock. Stewart Cup Playoffs feature Putty Hill at Greensboro and Lady of Pompei at Easton at 3 o'clock.

Vienna COC Denton Centreville Ridgely Chestertown St. Michaels Putty Hill Greensboro Lady of Pompei Easton Eastern Shore Soccer League Easton St. Michaels Vienna A. C. Vienna CCC

Two Sunday Games Feature Denton Vienna CCC and Greensboro Putty Hill

Sunday action brings Denton vs Vienna CCC at Denton 1 PM in an Eastern Shore League game and Greensboro hosts Putty Hill at 3 PM in a Stewart Cup Series first round match. Putty Hills field a strong squad. fans urged to back Denton and Greensboro.

Denton Vienna CCC boys Greensboro Putty Hill Putty Hills boys

Denton Dreads Rain Soaked Stewart Cup Bout Ends In Forfeit

In a muddy two inch deep field at Clifton Park, the Denton Dreadnaughts forfeited 1 0 to Easton as rain soaked players and ground. Easton and Pompei tied 4 4 with a rematch set at Easton. Ridgely and St Michaels fell 4 0, while warmer teams might have won if conditions allowed.

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