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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1948
Page
5
Lesson for February 6 outlines subjects and scripture texts selected and copyrighted by the International Council of Religious Education for permission use.
A devotional study on John 8 12 16 31 36 and 9 1 5 highlights Jesus as the light of the world and the path to freedom through truth. It contrasts the Pharisees with the light and ends with the healed man's excommunication becoming a promotion.
Word list with clues for across and down entries from a crossword puzzle. Includes definitions and word lengths, covering topics from geography and mythology to everyday objects. Puzzle numbering and answer key implied by clue sequence.
Thursday February 6 at the new agriculture building University of Maryland featured a talk on soil conservation where the speaker serves as vice president of State Soil Conservation. Mrs. John W Noble and Mrs. Lee Noble traveled to Baltimore Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Robert Slocum were Sunday guests at Mr and Mrs Harry H Rieck. Mrs Frank Brauchle sprained her ankle and homebound. Mr Carl Rieck returned to the University after mid-year vacation with his parents.
In sad remembrance of James Medford Walls Sr who departed this life five years ago on February 5 1942. Out of yesterday silence memory returns your face your smile loved by a devoted wife and children.
Mrs. William Sherwood of Wilmington spent last Tuesday with her mother Mrs. Mary Rowe. Mrs. James C. Sherwood visits her son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Wm Sherwood in Wilmington. Mrs. Susan Thompson entertained at dinner on Sunday guests including Mrs. Rowe Mrs. G B Stewart Mrs. Belle Tarring Mr. and Mrs. Wm Thompson and daughter Dianne of Chestertown. Mrs. G B Stewart and Mrs. Tarring were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W S Russell on Monday. Mrs. Charles Gornbrook and son Jimmie of Washington spent Tuesday with Mrs. G B Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. James Price and
The Preston Community Club gathered February 4 at 2 p m at Mrs Ethel McAllister s home with co host Mrs Helen McAllister. The program committee led quiz and games honoring Washington s and Lincoln s birthdays drawing participation from Mrs Ethel Gallagher and others.
Under an Orphans Court order in Caroline County the Small Estate of Janie M. Smith, deceased, will offer seven pieces of antique furniture including an Empire pedestal table, platform rocker, drop leaf table, a Frigidaire, mahogany clock, rugs, bedding, and more from her Wright Apartments residence at Sixth and Market Streets, Denton, at 1 p m on 1947. The sale is cash and proceeds to be administered by James Temple, Auctioneer.
A sale of unused furniture in Breeding & Nichols rear store room on Third Street Denton will occur Saturday the 22nd 1947. Items include box springs inner spring mattresses chairs rockers dining sets lamps beds and more with many other pieces listed. The sale proceeds in the vacant store room with a firm hold on the date.
Notice is given that Beulah C Legg administratrix of Mat tie L Robinson late of Caroline county Maryland has been granted letters of administration by the Caroline County court. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers authentic in order to be paid by August 14 1947 or be excluded from the estate. Debtors must settle promptly. True copy test Carlton V West Register of Wills.
A daughter from Easton visited town along with Mr and Mrs Emitt Potts and Mr and Mrs Eugene Knott who were guests of Mr and Mrs Herman M Orrell at Wye Mills recently.
Mrs Virgie Cartwright of Dover spent the week end with her sister Mrs Dora B Melvin. The Sewing Circle enjoyed a Tuesday evening gathering at the home of Mrs Paul Maule. Mr and Mrs T HW Gough visited near Ridgely with Mr and Mrs Coursey Edwards. Mr and Mrs Martin Bennett and Mr and Mrs Richard Dunphy of Dover were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs T A Montague. Mr M W Gooden spent part of last week in Wilmington. Mrs Dora B Melvin visited Wednesday and Thursday of last week with her daughter Mrs Harold Over.
Arthur and Jane Whisler announce a public auction at their Denton residence on 6th Street adjoining Fleetwood's Store, starting at 1 p.m. Items include living room and dining room suites, bedroom sets, appliances, mirrors, kitchenware, lawn mower, and numerous household goods. numerous items listed as too many to mention. Wm. Andrew is the auctioneer.
Eleanor Reich and James Temple announce sale of the Weaver farm on Greensboro Bridgetown road two miles from Greensboro and two from Goldsboro. Two hundred five acres, with 150 under plow and many improvements, will be sold at the court house door in Denton between two and three. One third cash, two thirds financed. Auctioneers W. E. Andrew and Ormond Andrew list extensive farm equipment, vehicles, livestock, and household goods. Sale likely attracts buyers for land, machinery, and furnishings.
Miss Doris Lee Harman of Dover spent Sunday with her grandmother Mrs Dora Melvin. Mr Hugh Hudson of Sutherlandville visited here on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Harry Melvin spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Ruth Webb near town.
The seller announces a farm sale on the premises located two miles south of Hickman and one mile off State Highway 404 between Collins Filling Station and the Fire Tower on Liden's Schoolhouse road. Sale to follow at the property.
Beginning at 10 30 a m personal property includes one pair of mules aged 11 years a 1 day mare suitable for work anywhere six milk cows aged four to nine years two fresh one to pee soon and a 10 month old Guernsey cow all listed for sale per the notice of public auction.
In the matter of the petition of Joe Bacsak J A Willoughby J H Dandy and others to the Commissioners of Caroline County for a Board of Viewers to drain low lands in the third election district Maryland. On February 7 the undersigned announce that on February 19 they will view the land to lay out a ditch known as the Willow Bridge Public Drainage Association and perform duties under Maryland Drainage Law Chapter 261 Acts of 1941.
Notice from The Orphans Court for Testamentary on the personal estate requiring claims to be filed on or before August 7, 1947. Executrix LEE C. WROTEN, date January 31, 1947. True Copy by Carlton V. Y West, Register of Wills.
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