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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1948
Page
3
A religious lesson explores Jesus as the door of the sheep fold and the Good Shepherd who guards and saves his flock. It compares true shepherds to hirelings, emphasizes unity, and urges believers to follow Christ and help gather other sheep.
Puzzle lists across clues with numbers 1 through 41 and down clues 1 through 39. Entries include Bathhouses Peevish Ditch around a castle Ground grain Month Spirit King of Bashan Distress signal Metal Give Minus Girl s nickname Pole Security A seal High mus Little child Greek letter Type of architecture Whirled Charles Lamb s pen name Mimicked Cut off from others City in Penn poss Down clues include Bird Macaws Morsel Close to Entities Incite Untidy slovenly woman Semblance Island off New York Bitter resinous substance American Indian Discharge as moisture Metal Coronet Lofty Reach across Domestic animals Past Erbium symbol.
Miss Marjory Baker of Washington spent the weekend with her parents in Hillsboro. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Eaton left Friday for New York, visiting the Ritz-Carlton, then Philadelphia for Ellinor Eaton. Mrs. Oscar Clark of Denton visits her sister. Sadlersville visitors include Mrs. Jarrell Stewart Tarring and Thompson. Mrs. Francis Pinder undergoes a major operation at Easton Hospital. well wishes pour in for her recovery.
Mrs. G. L. Blades spent days with her sister Mrs. J. A. Billings who has been incapacitated for more than a year after a severe fall in the backyard. Blades has helped her sister leave her Burrsville home and stay with family on several occasions during the year.
Mr. Harry H. Rieck will represent the Maryland State Poultry Council at the broiler meeting in Salisbury on Friday. Mr. Smith Harris of the University of Maryland spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Harris. Mrs. Lee Noble hosted dinner with three tables of bridge Saturday. Mr. David Outten of Washington College visits New Haven, Conn. John D. Rieck left for the second term at the University of Maryland. Thomas L. Trigeard spent the weekend in Baltimore. Winfield Trice, employed in Wilmington, stayed with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Rieck visited Cordova with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eberhardt Sunday.
Hobbs reports Mrs W G Holbrook and Frances Bennett host a Wednesday afternoon gathering for the W S C S with full attendance urged. Several local visitors and guests from Delaware and Baltimore were noted along with birthday celebrations and refreshments served.
Mr. Otto Gehring of Caroline Supply Co. in Wilmington has moved to Harmony with his family. He attends the Monday contract bridge club with extra guests, while Mr. and Mrs. Harold Klahold spent the weekend in Washington.
Mrs W F Clark and daughter Annabel visited Mr and Mrs George F Clark near Wilmington. T A Montague joined Mr and Mrs William A Palmer of Dover. Lola G King of Wilmington spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs L M Jones. Harold Overfield and daughter Doris Lee Harman of Dover visited Mrs Dora B Melvin. Clifton Cohee of Denton visited Mr and Mrs Henry Shultie. Ray Turner and family hosted, and James Jones spent Monday with his mother Mrs Pearl Jones.
The Elwood Gould & Brothers express sincere thanks to Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co. employees and employers for the flowers and use of cars during their sister Mrs. Mary A. Minor's recent death.
We thank friends and neighbors for kind deeds and flowers during the illness and death of our father D H Deaner of Greensboro. Signed by Mrs Colyle Muriner and Mrs Mary Frampton.
Clarence Sutton takes charge of the newly formed 4-H Boys Club while Mrs. Clarence C. Ringgold becomes leader of the Junior 4-H Girls Club, establishing youth clubs in Ridgely.
The undersigned owners offer for sale at the Court House in Denton Maryland between 2 and 4 p m. two farms in the Third Election District. The Calkins or Emma Nuttle farm, 192 1/2 acres, timbered, electricity available but house unwired, with a frame house, cow barn and outbuildings, rented for 1947. Also the Isaac Starkey farm, 23 2/10 acres, six room house and garage, tenanted with possession at transfer.
All that small farm on the east side of county road from Andersontown to Becks Cross Roads adjoining lands of Harry Murphy Joe Flaharty C W Hobbs heirs and ae No 2 containing 14 acres more or less. Known as the Thomas Starkey homestead improved by a 6 room house tenanted by Rebecca Thomas. Landlords possession can be given on transfer date. Charles H Nuttle Mary N Marine Harry H Nuttle heirs of Emma Nuttle deceased.
At the same time and place the undersigned owner will offer for sale the Brown Mill property in Hickman. The lot fronts about 115 feet on county road and the Delaware line, extending back about 200 feet. A strongly built mill building with sheds on two sides exists, potentially convertible to other uses. Electricity is available but the property is not wired.
One third cash on day of sale with balance in 60 days or all cash at purchaser option. Deferred payments bear interest from sale day. Taxes adjusted to date of sale. Title papers and revenue stamps paid by purchaser. John L. Stevens, Auctioneer.
Preston Thos. Anthony applies for a license to sell beer and beverages at Pure Oil Service Station Oil City in Caroline County Maryland. The Caroline County Board of License Commissioners will hear objections and grant licenses March 4 1947 from 10 am to 1 pm at the County Court House Den ton. Objections must be filed by 10 am March 4 1947 with the Board or Clerk. Rachel Collison Clerk. (2-21-21)
Notice to creditors that Beulah C. Legg administratrix seeks claims on the estate of Mattie L. Robinson late of Caroline county deceased. Claims must be presented with vouchers by August 14, 1947 or be barred from benefits. Administration granted by The Orphans Court for Caroline county. True copy by Clerk Carlton V. West.
A public sale begins at 10 30 a m on the seller's premises two miles south of Hickman and one mile off State Highway 404 between Collins Filling Station and the Fire Tower. The listing includes mules cows horses a tractor and farming implements among many items. The sale will feature farm equipment tools and household items with dozens of items such as plows wagons scales corn planters drill frames gas tools and more.
A single owner sale lists a 3-piece solid walnut bedroom suite with marble top plus an iron bed springs and mattress two wash stands and several small stands an oak bureau and lamps ker osene lamps and lantern a set leather bottom dining room chairs rocking chairs a 2-piece living room suite and library table kitchen cabinet window screens dishes iron griddle and other kitchen items including an electric toaster a medicine cabinet a 6-foot ice cream freezer porch swing and rockers a Maple Clermont stove large size and various other household items. ALONE WRIGHT owner W E Andrew auctioneer and Ormond Andrew clerk.
By order of Caroline County Orphans Court the petitioner in the Small Estate of Janie M. Smith will expose at public sale from the Wright Apartments on Sixth and Market Streets in Denton at 1 p.m. on 1947. Seven pieces of antique furniture including an Empire pedestal table platform rocker drop leaf table a mahogany clock and other household furnishings for a three room apartment. Items to be sold for cash. James Temple, Auctioneer.
The executrix bie LEE C. WROTEN announces a notice to creditors on personal estate. Creditors must present claims by August 7, 1947, or be barred. Dated January 31, 1947. Carlte West, Register of Wills.
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