Rationing Board Reports Tires And Tubes Allocation
Rationing board posts weekly allocations for tires tubes and recaps for February 8 1943 detailing passenger car grades 1 2 and 3 with numerous named residents and firms across Denton Preston Federalsburg Ridgely Greensboro Marydel and Hobbs including allocations for new and recap trucks and universal dairy and other local entities. The list names Harry Butler Charles Cadmus Jas L Christopher W M Williams L Mason Clopper Mary Ruth Clopper Harvey Collins Stephen Douglas Rev J O Griffin Rev L F Hodges Fred Kirsch Harvey Coughenor Lee Harrison John Hopkins J Frank Lane Jr Thomas Layton Wm Loewe John McCreary S C Melvin Edward Mitchell Charles Darcey Moore Wilbur Mosley C Brooks Nagel Wm Nagel Clarence Pinder Wilbur Vanscoy Charlie Wilson Francis Willoughby Virgil Wheatley J R Eddington Rev James Brown Wm Harry Rieck F Ross Simon Harlan F Davis James Lord Louis Bickling Effie Coleman Waitman Dolby Lula Dunlay Howard Gannon Benjamin Hollis John Leslie Pete Nepert Abraham Nichols Wright Ed Robinson Thomas Smith Marshall Steele Elmer Stubbs Denny Taylor Wm Windsor and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Butler
Denton
Charles E. Cadmus
Jas. L. Christopher
Bethlehem
Eastern Shore Public Service
Wm. M. Williams
Henderson
Robert Briggs
Federalsburg
L. Mason Clopper
Mary Ruth S. Clopper
Harvey M. Collins
Fed'burg
John A. McCreary
Greensboro
S. C. Melvin
Edward Mitchell
Chas. Darcey Moore
Fed’burg
Wilbur Mosley
Marydel
C. Brooks Nagel
Preston
Wm. F. Nagel
Clarence T. Pinder
Ridgely
Wilbur N. Vanscoy
Charlie Wilson
Hobbs
Francis Willoughby
Virgil Jas. Wheatley
J. R. Eddington
Francis W. Neal
Horace Adams
Reese L. Adams
Milton W. Fleming
Ruth C. Hall
James C. Lord
Louis C. Bickling
Effie L. Coleman
Waitman G. Dolby
Stephen E. Douglas
Lula M. Dunlay
Howard R. Gannon
Benj. F. Hollis
John Virgil Leslie
Pete Nepert
Abraham Nichols
Wright Ed. Robinson
Thomas Smith
Marshall Steele
Goldsboro
Elmer Stubbs
Denny Taylor
Wm. J. Windsor
William E. Wright
Household cleaning tips from a period guide
Instructions on cleaning electric burners, care of woolens and linen, making embroidery pads, treating new drainboards with linseed oil, removing wax with denatured alcohol, minimizing fridge odors, drying dishes after rinsing, washing cut glass, dusting to avoid loose threads, airing hooks to prevent mildew, and cleaning hair brushes with warm water and ammonia.
Household Cleaning Tips From An Old Guide
Practical notes on stain removal with cheesecloth and carbon tetrachloride, minimal cleanser use, and delicate rubbing. Steps for mattress care, wood scratch darkening, dusting walls, best days for washing blankets, cotton soaking, drying clothes, glove shaping, wool shine removal with fine sandpaper, and wringer cleaning with kerosene.
Ration values hints and stamps amid war shortages
Hidden high point values for asparagus and canned fruit hint at how foods will be rationed while low point items like beans and carrots may be cut freely. The article lists Sugar stamp No. 11 and Coffee stamp No. 25 with deadlines and advises clipping a declaration blank for War Ration Book No. 2 during February week.
Starrett hunts rustlers in The Fighting Buckaroo at Dentonia
Charles Starrett chases cattle rustlers across Columbia's outdoor adventure drama The Fighting Buckaroo directed by William Berke. The film opens Saturday February 20 at the Dentonia Theatre, promising brisk action and frontier thrills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Starrett
Columbia
Dentonia Theatre
William Berke
Arabian Nights on film and other cinema redirections
Walter Wanger presents The Arabian Nights as a basis for a 1943 motion picture to be shown February 22 and 23, alongside Monogram’s Rhythm Parade at Dentonia Theatre on February 24. Don Ameche stars in Girl Trouble at the same venue, with Universal’s The Adventures of Smilin Jack continuing Wednesdays. Thunderbird Field and Thunder Birds highlight wartime aviation stories with a February 25 26 release. Farm Security loans and cooperative financing details for farmers, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm at Carter Building, are outlined by Cruikshank, including operating and co op loan terms and policy on forming new buying cooperatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Walter Wanger
Rhythm Parade
Monogram
Dentonia Theatre
Don Ameche
Joan Bennett
Don
20Th Century- Fox
Miss Bennett
China
Smilin
Jack
Universal
Smilin’ Jack
Zack Mosley
United States Army
Hangchow
Chungking
Kunning
United States
Thunderbird Field
Leland Hayward
Air Corps
United Nations
20Th Century-Fox
Thunder Birds
Soldiers of the Air
Gene Tierney
Preston Foster
John Sutton
Cruikshank
Carter Building
Main Street
Denton
Maryland
FSA
Resolutions on death of Laura Melvin
The Guild of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Denton records the death of Laura Melvin a former president in 1903 1904 expresses regret and sympathy to her family and directs minutes copies and county press publication sent by committee members Mary A Scotton Mary S Bauman Bertha S Wright
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Melvin
Guild of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Denton
Mortgage heirs sought surplus funds in Gadow estate case
In Caroline County Circuit Court equity No 3T7L the estate of August H Gadow deceased seeks surplus sale proceeds from a mortgage to pay creditors. The order directs creditors to file claims by April 30 1943 and notifies heirs including Augusta Gadow and others to appear by April 8 1943. A notice publishes in Caroline County weekly newspaper for four weeks ending before March 22 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August H. Gadow
Caroline County
Augusta Gadow
Ins
Circuit Court
Nist
W. W. Wrightson
William W. Wrightson
Preston, Md
William O. Gadow
Englewood Ave
Woodlawn
Elsie Reick
Hurlock
Lena Fuchs
St. Paul St
Baltimore
Albert B. Gadow
Broad and Locusts Streets
Philadelphia
Ernest A. Gadow
Ida Nepert
Louise Brauns
N. 6Th St
Emaline Jester
Milford
Del
Paul Reick
Preston
Leonard Reick
Easton
Robert Reick
Preston, Mich
Robert Gadow
Caroline
Coop
Broad and Locust Sts
Mitten Building
J. Owen Knotts
D. Ralph Horsey
FSA ready to expand food production in 1943
Thomas C. Cruikshank, Farm Security Administration Supervisor for Caroline County, announced the agency is prepared to make loans for virtually everything needed to boost food production in 1943, signaling broad support for wartime agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FSA
Thomas C. Cruikshank
Farm Security Administration
Caroline County
Reading and Writing and Mount Allegro in Book Notes
Edwin Seaver and Robin Mirouin review Mount Allegro by Jerre Mangione, praising its humor and humanity about a Sicilian Rochester family. The piece highlights Uncle Luigi the renegade and a witty Romeo and Juliet tale, then notes Bernard DeVoto’s The Year of Decision is April’s Book of the Month. It also recalls Carlos Romulo’s prewar journalism and Pulitzer Prize lore in a humorous aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerre Mangione
Rochester
Nino
Luigi
America
Baptist Church
Romeo
Juliet
Shakespeare
Bernard DeVoto
Farm Loan Programs Urge Farmers to Apply Early
A county supervisor urges farmers to seek Farm Security loans to expand or develop farms. Tenant Purchase loans allow skilled tenants to buy their own farms over 40 years at 3 percent interest. Farm Enlargement and Development loans support land and improvements to boost production as farmers prepare for a big year, with emphasis on full family employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Senior and Junior Class News Highlights at School
The issue reports on Senior class activities including a scholarship test for Juniata College and a Friday dance. It notes changes in Bookkeeping, mentions Rotary attendance by Walter Palmer and Dan Horsey, and previews the Junior Class play A Letter to the General with its cast and Mrs. Orme. It covers Sophomore tests in history algebra biology and English outlines, Freshmen math split sections, weather science unit, and health updates on Betty Ferguson and Mrs. Hughes. Seventh Grade finished tests and reports with spelling and math reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Juniata College
Walter Palmer
Rotary
Dan Horsey
Captain Deems
Bernard Heinel
Sarge’ Cardigan
Jim Cooper
Elmo Beeton
Wayne Barrow
Randolf Peters
Jack Atkinson
Herbert Stevens
Bill Greenly
Phoebe Titus
Dolly Stafford
Irene Taylor
Short Dorn Depew
Frances Reed
Jane Hall
Eloise Downes
Miss Smith
Hughes
Betty Ferguson
Blacksmith C Biger Reopens at Lincoln Street location
After a fire destroyed the Blacksmith Shop at West Denton, C Biger Black smith and Wheelwright announces reopening at Lincoln Street in the Barnes Shop. He invites old and new customers to visit the new site in Denton Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Denton
C. Biger
Lincoln St
Barnes
Moron jokes and a close Kenwood game at Denton
The humor section reprints a series of moron jokes about waking, sleeping, and silly mishaps. Boys' athletics notes a close 23 to 22 basketball game between C. H. S. and Kenwood High School in Denton, with Kenwood pulling ahead after gaining floor familiarity. Players listed include Atkinson, Lane, Barrow, Jones, Johnson, Hughes, and Barrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Grable
Foster
Kenwood High School
Baltimore County
Denton
Kenwood Boys
C. H. S. Boys
Kenwood Five
Local basketball game with Kenwood High and visiting team
R. Lane led the locals with 7 points while A. Stanton paced the visitors with 12. The writeup notes the local quintet totaled 11 and 23 points in the game and ends with a cordial, hopeful line about a future meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Lane
A. Stanton
Voters Mixed Party Trends In Maryland Primaries
A humorous remark by John notes Maryland voters reversed patterns by backing Democrats in primaries yet selecting Republicans in the general election, highlighting a cross-cutting election behavior in the state. The exchange underscores shifting voter loyalties and party dynamics in the campaign period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Maryland
Classified readers flock to page three for ads
Readers turn to page three to browse the latest classified ads. The section offers listings across jobs, real estate, services, and items for sale, inviting locals to find opportunities and connect with sellers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson, Inc
Susan Snow
Mary A. Scotton
Bertha S. Wright
Charles B. Harrison
August H. Gadow Augusta Gadow
Equity
Chevrolet
J. E. Emerson
By Edwin Seaver
and Robin Miroun
Carlos Romulo
MacArthur
Philippines
Corregidor
Voice of Freedom
Bataan
Melbourne
Far East
National Brewing Company
R. B. Baker & Son
Grasonville, MD
Clinton Morris
Richard Haass JR
Henry Schultze
Ralph Passwaters
Andersontown
Norwood Melvin
William Collier
Baltimore Corner
L. A. Covell
L. A. Covell Company
Marydel, MD
Eglantine Farm
New England
New Hampshire
S. C
Eglantine Farm and Hatchery
Merry
Gilie Lomileing
Andre Kostelanetz
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Easton Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Market St
Itor Se
Yatvea
the Peoples Bank of
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