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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1949
Page
5
Public notice states that every item of merchandise will be offered for sale regardless of price. The announcement lists no minimums and indicates a single sale event with items from various departments. Potential bidders are advised to review catalog details and attend the sale location on the specified date.
The listing shows church activities including Sunday School at 9 45 A M with Walter B Palmer as superintendent Morning Worship at 10 45 A M Junior Fellowship at 6 P M Methodist Youth Fellowship at 6 45 P M Evening Worship at 7 30 P M Wednesday Junior Choir at 7 15 P M Prayer Meeting at 7 30 P M Friday Senior Choir rehearsal at 8 P M in the sanctuary social room chapel and sanctuary
Following the sermon by Presiding Elder Walter Hahan, all members are urged to be present and attentive for the ensuing meeting and announcements.
Classified notices list several for sale items including girl size 5 ice skates in excellent condition by Richard M Thomas of Denton Ma. good used cars with financing by Noble Motor Company Easton. eating and cooking apples by E L Kratz Greenwood Del. late model Mercury 5 passenger coupe and 1939/1940 Chevrolets by H H Downes Denton Md and Nelson Cherry Ridgely Md. new bungalow on Randolph street Denton by Douglas E Fleetwood. Philco TeleVision set by Paul F Magee Berlin Md. 1940 Chevrolet coach and other Chevrolets with rebuilt motor from Nelson Cherry Ridgely Md.
Due to ill health Charles W Bradley discontinues grocery and general merchandise business at his West Denton store. Public auction at 11 o clock a m rain or shine on the store premises featuring canned foods soap powders cleansing supplies and household items along with other merchandise. Included items total sales noted for court equity proceedings in Caroline County Maryland with notices to creditors and estate claims.
Under a 1946 mortgage from Clarence A Wertz and Edith J Wertz to Baltimore Federal Savings Loan Association and recorded in Caroline County, the undersigned agent named in the mortgage will sell at public auction at the front door of the Court House in Denton Maryland, due to default.
Public sale of a 20 acre tract in Caroline County Maryland described by metes and bounds in the Third Election District. The land, improved with a dwelling and outbuildings in good condition, was conveyed in 1946 to Clarence A. Wertz. sale terms require one third cash day of sale with taxes, title and recording costs at purchaser's expense. Attorney John E. Jacob Jr. is named in the mortgage with rights at sale.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m John R Ricards superintendent Morning sermon 11 00 a m M Y F 6 45 p m Evening service 7 30 p m Prayer meeting 7 30 p m Ames Chapel at Hobbs Rev T J Turkington Pastor Morning service at 9 30 followed by Sunday School
Notice of church services led by Edwin W. M. Johnson on January 9 First Sunday after Epiphany. 8:30 A M Holy Communion 10:00 A M Church School 11:00 A M Morning Prayer and worship follows.
Reverend E F Sherry leads Bible School at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m. Sunday night launches month of School of Missions with church women in charge at 7 p m in church annex for fellowship and light refreshments. Winter business meeting scheduled for 12:00 noon.
Auditor's Report in Wilbert L Merriken v Robert Hansen and wife et al ratified and confirmed unless good cause shown within three weeks from January 7 1949. Order requires copy in a Caroline County newspaper once in two successive weeks before January 15 1949. D Ralph Horsey Clerk.
A church schedule lists 9 30 A M Sunday School 10 30 A M Praise service 11 00 A M Preaching service 7 00 P M Young Peoples meeting 7 30 P M Preaching service Thursday evening Prayer service at 7 30.
The notice lists Sunday activities: Sunday School at 2:00 p.m. preaching at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. A midweek Prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Rev J Francis McDonough lists masses for St Elizabeths at 8 36 and St Benedicts at 10 00 with confessions at St Elizabeths Sunday morning at 7 45. This item records church schedule and priest.
Mrs. Nora Alice VanScoy 74 widow of Norman VanScoy died at home Sunday. Native of Caroline County daughter of Daniel James Noble and Martha Eaton Noble survived by two daughters Mrs. Lee Scott Still Pond and Mrs. Ruth Collins this community and son Wilbur VanScov Salisbury, two brothers Alexander and Raymond Noble of Denton and half-brother Garey Noble of Tulsa. Funeral services at J. Virgil Moore and Son funeral home at 2 p m conducted by Rev. John I. French. Burial Concord Cemetery.
In loving memory of Atkins P Jester who died January 11 1945 four years ago. The family recalls his bright smile loving touch and guiding hand. Daughters Ed Wm Hayman and Granddaughter Doris Hayman honor a wonderful grandfather and loyal worker, one in a million.
George Washington Bradley 70 a carpenter died at his West Denton home on Sunday and was buried Thursday. He leaves four sons John Wilson Philip and Lewis, one daughter Mrs John Mowbray, 15 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral at Pilgrim Holiness Church at 2 p m conducted by Rev Thomas S Dixon with burial in Denton.
The Preston Community Club held its regular January meeting on Tuesday the fourth with hostesses Mrs. Robert Stanton and Mrs. Raymond Messick. A health topic panel discussion highlighted the program. Guests included Miss Iva Griffith of Philadelphia and Miss Esther Griffith of Wilmington during the holidays.
Mrs. Boggs of Wilmington returns home after a vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Walton Willis. Clifford Baker and daughter joined guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hopkins in Milford on Sunday. Henry Hurd of Baltimore visited his mother this week. Sara Thawley spent part of Christmas vacation with cousin Beverly Ann Thawley in Milford. Betty Lou Hopkins spent holidays with her parents near Frederica Del. George Cain and son of Harrington with Arthur Kelly of near Denton visited. Walton Willis and son and Winfield Willis with daughters were guests of Charles Willis on Sunday December 26. R. H. Stafford made a business trip to Baltimore on Wednesday. Charles Harvey has returned from a Philadelphia visit.
Hillsboro reports Miss Anne Beaven returned to Western Maryland after holidays with her parents. Dr and Mrs Kurt Lederer spent a few days in New York. Mr and Mrs Mason Clopper and daughter visited Mr and Mrs Fritz Clopper on Sunday. Mr Bob Heather of Dover called on his aunt Mrs Susie Thompson. Mrs Vernon Baker spent holidays in Washington and Wilmington. Mr and Mrs Kemp Stewart drove to the University of Maryland to pick up their daughter Miss Sharon after holidays.
Air and Mrs Joseph M Eaton of Hillsboro Maryland announce the engagement of their daughter Elinor O Neill to John Rhoads Broome son of Dr and Mrs Edwin C Broome of Mt Airy Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Lucy Rampmeyer of Ridgely announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Mary Ida Rampmeyer to Mr. Paul Watson Satterfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin G. Satterfield of Ridgely.
Mrs. Elisha E. Nichols expresses sincere thanks to those who sent flowers fruit cards and tokens of sympathy during the illness and death of her husband.
The American Legion Auxiliary Post 29 expresses sincere gratitude to the Denton Journal for printing their appeal for Christmas toys and for receiving many kind and generous donations.
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