04 Jan 1936
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1936
Page
1
Notice that the subscriber of Easton Maryland has obtained from the Orphans Court for Caroline County Maryland letters of administration on the personal estate of the deceased.
The Journal announces a January 11 issue introducing a monthly agricultural supplement. Rotogravure illustrated pages will cover farm news, women’s material, and other features. The section aims to advance local farming and provide reader interest beyond farming.
The Dentonia Theatre presents two big days for Mutiny on the Bounty with a 10,000 mile freight haul described as a modern studio setup. The run includes six dozen technicians, a vast supply list, and two shows Saturday night amid other features and a guest night.
State and federal gasoline taxes are projected to reach about 794.5 million dollars in 1935, with 625 million from state taxes and 169.5 million from federal levies. Nine month national collections totalled 324.19 million across 33 states, led by California among heavier taxpayers, and total consumption is about 18.15 billion gallons.
A city newspaper report on four highway deaths prompts readers to acknowledge rising motor accident tolls. The piece argues for stark realism to spur action and suggests a community program featuring a doctor undertaker and police chief to depict accident consequences and prevention.
Snow delays revival at Pilgrim Holiness Church in Denton, moving opening service to Sunday night January 5. Rev C B Greenman to preach with daily 7:30 pm weeknight services and 7 pm Sunday service. Pastor Rev H E Uhrig invites all to attend.
Officials urge residents who bought Christmas Seals to remit payments quickly. William B. Mathews reports county receipts across Allegany to Worcester, with Dorchester missing. Sixteen January clinics will be offered in selected counties, free and open to all upon physician recommendation.
Acknowledges prompt response of the Denton Volunteer Fire Company on December 20 when their house burned. Thanking neighbors and friends for generosity after losing their home. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Eberhard, R. F. D., Denton, Md.
Northerly winds aided a Monday morning fire that gutted several Denton business blocks. The flames spread from a pool room to adjacent shops including Evans Drug Store James Barber Shop Steelman Shoe Repair and Del Mar Va Tea Room Denton Thrift Store and Caroline Pharmacy. Firefighters from Denton and Greensboro contained the blaze as residents helped with refreshments and gear. Plans for rebuilding a brick block emerge with spring.
The Orphans Court met December 31 with Judges Towers Handy and Dennis. Letters of administration for William A Johnson were granted to Charles L Johnson. bond filed, creditors to be notified. Appraisers named. Inventory and appraisal ordered. The last will of Charles W Edgell was filed and duly proved and admitted to probate. Court authorized Denton National Bank to pay funds for infant maintenance. Real estate sale for James T Payne discussed. publication ordered. Releases filed for Eunice Frampton and distributees. Edgell will admitted to probate.
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