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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1945
Page
6
An editorial argues wartime restrictions should not become postwar government overreach. It cites America as a model of free enterprise and warns that bureaucratic control and political management of industry erodes liberty, equating state socialism with lost individual responsibility.
Homemaker groups in Andersontown Hobbs Concord Greensboro Smithville and Denton held meetings with hostesses and members active in clubs. Members discussed fundraising aprons place mats and feed bag crafts while committees formed for clothing home furnishing finance and recreation. Future meetings planned exchanges of patterns and ideas plus a bazaar and a recreation center discussion.
Fred H. Noble of Federalsburg long associated with Standard Oil and stationed in the Philippines was interned at Santo Tomas after Manila fell in 1942. His wife in Los Angeles learned from a sister in Wilmington that Noble reported he was safe and in good condition in cards dated last April and June. Noble and his wife had two sons and lived in Manila before returning to the United States.
A Denton Journal letter recounts wartime fates of the Noble family. It notes Philippine service and Pearl Harbor shocks, sons William and John captured or missing in the Pacific and Europe, and Chr James I. Noble hospitalized in England. Mentions relatives across Maryland and New York, tied to relief work and Red Cross. A later correspondent from overseas adds another Wartime line.
A veteran named Hugh Ember writes from wartime service to praise the local paper. He notes his years spent in five countries, tough moments, landing on D-Day, and how he shares the paper with many fellow soldiers from Maryland. He thanks readers for a fine paper.
A widow can claim survivors benefits if the deceased worker left children under 18 in her care, regardless of ages. If no children are in her care, monthly benefits begin at age 65. For details, contact the Social Security Board office in Salisbury Maryland.
A chest disease clinic will be conducted at the Health Center in Denton on Tuesday March 6 at 9 am. The event invites residents to seek evaluation and guidance from medical staff.
Beginning at southwest corner of Parcel No 3 on the limit line of M D W Railroad the description runs north 3 1 2 east 19 1 2 perches to a post near a ditch by Selby Roop land then with the ditch north 8 8 1 4 west 22 perches and 21 links to a stake on the north side of M D W Railroad then with the railroad at 321 feet from the center of the main tract 29 perches 15 links to the beginning containing.
Describes parcel four beginning at a Ricards and Allen farm line stake and running along the Ricards and Allen farm, roadway, and fence row to the Hobbs Manufacturing Company property, including an irrevocable right of way to Second Street, tied to a 1933 deed recorded in Caroline County Maryland. The improvements on the parcels are noted but not detailed.
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