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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1938
Page
1
The Davis Hatchery offers day old and started chicks including Rocks Reds and Leghorns from Blood Tested flocks. First hatch on March 8 and they provide custom hatching for hen and turkey eggs. Located 114 miles from Preston with phone 8-F-11.
Eastern Shore Public Service Company awards honor certificates to Denton Office employees for twelve months ending December 31 without personal injury accidents. Maurice Hall and H. H. Smith receive two star certificates for over ten years without lost time. Harry Richardson P A Croll and J H McAllister earn one star certificates for over five years. Denton Office also cited for a year without any accident causing lost time.
The State Teachers College at Salisbury lists honor roll students with B average or better across all work for the first semester of 1937-38. Freshmen include Bedsworth, Crisman, Blackwell, Bradley, Coughlin, Cumming, Harcum, Johnson, Mount, Powell, Stevenson, Tilghman, Todd, Wilkins, Willing, and Wright. sophomores Adkins, Champlin, Delahay, Ellicott, Jefferson, Richardson, Speck. juniors Clow, Corkran, Culver, Doenges, Cross, Laws, Mitchell, Short, Warner, Wilkins, Williams, Willing, Heptinstall, and Waters. seniors Bounds, Fletcher, Horsey, Hough, Parsons, Somervell, Thompson, and others.
The Orphans Court met with Judges Tow ers Handy and Dennis. Letters of administration were granted on the estates of Hester R. Wyatt to Thomas H. Wyatt, and on George T. Shockley to Bertha E. Moore and Georgia F. Dill. Bonds approved, creditors notice issued, appraisers named. Renunciations and other estate actions, including Deborah A. Schaube and James E. Williamson matters, were recorded with accounts and counsel employment ordered.
Miss Smith, the county health nurse, spoke to fourth to sixth graders on February 3 about colds. She warned they are often diagnosed as noncontagious but must be reported, urged medical care, and outlined steps to prevent colds including sleep, ventilation, fluids, hygiene, and handkerchief disposal. The article also notes class activities, a minstrel show, deposit totals, and student news across Senior, Junior, and Freshman reports.
The Eastern Shore Maryland society announces a historical essay contest for 1938 graduates on The Judiciary of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Between 1787 and 1887. Prizes total 25, 15, 10, and 5 dollars with May 1 submission. registration by March 165, 1938.
A fast burning blaze at Elmer Bowdle’s general merchandise store in Marydel destroyed the building and stock, causing about 20 000 dollars in damage. Bowdle and his family escaped with others from the apartment above. Fire crews from Hardy Dover and Greensboro battled for two and a half hours to stop the flames.
Mary land 4 H contest opens books on March 1 as the last date to start a twelve month record. Entries require a 1000 word or less analysis of profits and losses. Prizes top $500 to $1000, with additional cash awards from $5 to $26 for other contenders.
Beef shank cubes seasoned with salt pepper and flour are browned, then simmered with meat sauce tomato juice and water. Add shank bone for flavor and finish by cooking with cooker switch, then add egg noodles and cook about 20 minutes. Serve with sweet potatoes and slaw.
A charter was granted in 1627 authorizing the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The document records the early formation of a railway enterprise linked to colonial interests and regional development.
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