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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1931

Page

6

Keeping Home In Repair Good Investment

Elias W. Nuttle of Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co. urges homeowners to inspect and repair their dwellings now to protect investments and provide work for the unemployed. He compares home maintenance to periodic physical exams for people and machines, noting cheaper materials today. He advises checking roofing, drains, floors, plumbing, heating, and ceilings, explaining minor repairs prevent costly future fixes and keep homes efficient, with benefits to homeowners and workers alike.

Elias W. Nuttle Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co Mr. Nuttle

Orphans Court Transacts Multiple Estate Matters in Caroline

The Orphans Court of Caroline county met with Judges West Towers and Fleetwood. Items filed include Edward E. Nuttle as executor for Phoebe M. Neal and a first and final account. Probate granted for Randolph H. Downes will. Administrations granted to Oscar L. Lord and J Owen Knotts. Appraisers named John W. Davis and Melvin B. Kinnamon. Various inventories bonds and admin orders issued for multiple estates including George S White Harriet Phillips William J Brown Cecelia A Brittingham and William R Hines final accounts and bond approvals noted.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West Towers Fleetwood Edward E. Nuttle Phoebe M. Neal Randolph H. Downes Oscar L. Lord J. Owen Knotts John W. Davis Melvin B. Kinnamon Hattie May LeCompte John K. LeCompte T. Pliny Fisher Nathaniel Phillips Denton National Bank Nathaniel M. Phillips Calvert C. Merriken Evelyn M. Ross George Co. Johnson Emma A. Johnson Mary E. Johnson William L. Brown Everett Nuttle Harriet Phillips David Williams Walter Evernhain Alvin Meredith Burt Hobbs Cecelia A. Brittingham Margit E. Hines Kenneth E. Dew William R. Hines

Forest Fires Cut Basis of County Taxes

Forest losses in Caroline County during the past year totaled 16 388 dollars from 35 fires over 1 364 acres. Tax loss exceeds 300 dollars at two percent rate. Fires caused by human carelessness include smoking brush burning and unknown and railroads. Extinguishing costs 506 87 dollars shared by state and county. District Forester Seigworth notes brush burning as a major cause and emphasizes enforcement of forest laws to prevent future fires.

Caroline County Forestry Department Kenneth J. Seigworth Salisbury

Atwater Kent Radio Hour to feature Miss Anna Case and Mr Nadeau

Internationally known soprano Anna Case and Canadian-born American-raised guitarist Raoul Nadeau will headline the George Washington Birthday concert of the Atwater Kent Radio Hour on Sunday February 22 The program includes arias folk songs and selections from opera with Miss Case and Mr Nadeau performing with orchestra and piano They recently gained acclaim in radio broadcasts and national auditions respectively.

Anna Case Atwater Kent Raoul Nadeau New York Atwater Kent Foundation Atwater Kent Radio Hour Miss Case United States New York City Mr. Nadeau Chile MacDowell Corby Victor Herbert Lennar

Majestic Ranges For The Farm And Home Ad

R. H. Stafford of Burrsville Md advertises Majestic ranges at 126.00. Limited stock, few left. Ideal for farm and home use.

Majestic R. H. Stafford Burrsville

Surprise birthday party for Mr. Fountain at Adams Cross Roads

A party at the Fountain home honored Mr. Fred Fountain on his birthday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Elon Wright and four children, the Devore and Adams families, and others. Games and ice cream desserts followed by well wishes for many more birthdays. (continued updates note Bloomery Aid gathering and several visits) Dining-room suites advertised by M. K. Newnam since 1914.

Fred Fountain Mr. Fountain Elon Wright Dave Devore Horace Robinson John Adams Claude Noble Helen Melvin Norman Adams Bloomery Aid Philadelphia Bernice Adams Mr. Moore Earl Robinson Federalsburg Ormond Wright Denton Smithville Bloomery

Flying Lessons and Vaudeville at Maryland Theatre

A 1930 article recalls a student pilot’s solo flight learning to judge distances from 1,000 feet, then shifts to the Maryland Theatre inaugurating Radio-Keith-Orpheum vaudeville. The bill features Pat Rooney and son, Koran the clairvoyant, Hal Sherman and Dorothy Ryan, Mike Ames, Constance Evans, Monty Wolf, Mary Powers and Arthur Jarrett, Morgan and Stone, Cortello's Iollywood Stars, with Saturday openings.

Maryland Theatre Palace Theatre New York City Pat Rooney Rooneys Koran Hal Sherman Dorothy Ryan Mike Ames New York Constance Evans Monty Wolf Miss Evans Mr. Wolf Mary Powers Arthur Jarrett Morgan Stone Cortello Maryland

Open Letter Announces Poultry Business Purchase

Harry S Burns of Federalsburg Maryland announces purchase of the Handy Poultry Co. live poultry business and equipment from Charles F Handy and Roland C Handy. He leases their State road building near Federalsburg to operate at the same high level and to buy live poultry at the highest cash prices, soliciting trade.

Charles F. Handy Roland C. Handy Handy Poultry Co Federalsburg Denton Harry S Burns

Rotary origins emphasize service over self gain

In early Rotary practice members shared business flow without expecting returns, aiming to be most helpful. Civic and social work followed to address criticisms of self centeredness, developing more active citizens as a core Rotary aims, per Chesley R. Perry in Rotarian. The Denton Journal notes a nearby ad line for Quick Meal ranges and wedding invitations from Burrsville, Md.

Rotary Club Chesley R. Perry Rotary International Rotary Perry Opie Midas Bergar Opie Read E.F. Withers Osteopathic Physician S. 8Rd St Denton, MD

Public sale of seized property near Greensboro

Notice of sale at the premises occupied by Hurley H Needles and Ruth R Needles near Greensboro on Thursday March 5 1931 at 10 am. The sale is to satisfy the writ, debt, interest and costs due on the property seized and levied upon, conducted by Sheriff Guerney H Tarbutton.

Fieri Caroline County Wolcomry N. Alvin Smith Harley H. Needles Ruth R. Needles Fiarey H. Needles Hurley H. Needles Greensboro Guerney H. Tarbutton State Board OF Undertakers OF Maryland Martin F. Fahey H. H. Housman, JR Old Town Bank Public Service Commission of Maryland the Commission Baltimore Alleganyounty Calvert County Washington County Worcester County Frank Harper H.C. Wright Denton

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