Service Shorts George Hubbard aboard USS Maury in Persian Gulf
Fireman George P. Hubbard of Route 2 Denton serves aboard the surveying ship USS Maury conducting hydrographic operations in the Persian Gulf off the Saudi Arabian coast. The Maury left Norfolk November 10, with liberty stops in Gibraltar and near Athens. This marks the ship’s fourth year of hydrographic duty in the Gulf to make waters safe for shipping. Charles J. Steelman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Steelman, arrived Naples January 6 aboard USS Gibbons and now serves on USS Mercer at port, awaiting orders from USS Roanoke. he invites letters at Charles J. Steelman FA 460-1329, U.S.S. Roanoke CL 145, c/o FPO New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Hubbard
USN
Sherman Hubbard
Route 2
Denton
Uss Maury
Persian Gulf
Saudi Arabian
Norfolk
Gibraltar
Athens
Greece
Charles H. Steelman
Charles J
Naples
Italy
U. S. S. Gibbons
U. S. S. Mercer
U. S. S. Roanoke
Charles
Charles J. Steelman
U. S
Roanoke
New York
N. Y
Latimer Sailor Spends Christmas in Naples Naples visit with Latimer crew aids local orphans
Walter R. Linhard fireman USN, son of Mr and Mrs Andrew B Linhard of Denton, served aboard the USS Latimer with the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean. He spent Christmas in Naples where Latimer crew members attended church services and gave a turkey dinner toys and Santa Claus to local orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latimer
6Th Fleet
Mediterranean
Walter R. Linhard
USN
Andrew B. Linhard
Denton
Naples
Italy
The
Seaman Charles E Foxwell Returns to Norfolk Aboard USS Albany
Charles E Foxwell seaman first class USN, son of Mr and Mrs William Foxwell of Denton, has returned to Norfolk Virginia aboard the heavy cruiser USS Albany after three months duty in the Mediterranean. In the voyage the ship called at Athens Istanbul Naples and Cannes among other ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Foxwell
USN
William Foxwell
Denton
Norfolk
Albany
Mediterranean
Athens
Greece
Istanbul
Turkey
Naples
Italy
Cannes
Notice to Creditors Ancillary Letters of Administration cta
Notice from Caroline county Maryland that Robert W. Downes Jr ancillary administrator cta on the estate of Oakley Eskridge deceased of East Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana. Creditors must present claims with vouchers by July 18, 1952 or be barred. Debts to be settled promptly. January 15, 1952. Carlton V. West, Register of Wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
C.t.a
Oakley Eskridge
of Parrish
East Baton Rouge
Robert W. Downes, Jr
Carlton V. West
Register of Wills
Bankrupt sale of real estate and personal property assets
Under an order in the U S District Court for the District of Maryland dated November 23 1951 trustee will sell free and clear of liens at public auction at the home of Harry Bushey Wright Sr Main Street Preston Maryland at 10 30 a m. The real estate consists of parcels in the Town of Preston Fourth Election District Caroline County Maryland described as follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court For
District of Maryland
Harry Bushey Wright, Sr
Main Street
Preston
Maryland
Caroline County
B. C. & A. R.R. Company
John H. Fletcher
Noble Avenue
Caroline Avenue
Harry F. Whiteley
Whiteley
Preston High School
J. J. Garris
Garris
Harry B. Wright
Lamar Corporation
Brodes Brothers
Heber Lane
Highway 213
Roy E. Moore
Public Sale of Farm, livestock, and real estate near Harrington
Public sale on Wednesday January 23 1952 at 10:00 am includes 26 Holstein cows 16 heifers 1 herd bull plus milking equipment and farming implements such as tractors plows and a John Deere combine. Real estate parcels 1 2 and 3 in Preston and Caroline County Maryland plus personal property sold starting 10:30 am. Terms cash on sale day for personal property and one third cash on day for real estate with balance later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Farm
Harrington-Frederica Road
Harrington
T. B
Bangs
Farmall M
Farmall
Allis Chalmers
Oliver
John Deere
Ford Tractor
McCormick-Deering
Attorney's Sale of Denton Maryland Property
Public sale in front of Denton Court House on 1952 between 2 and 3 pm offers a 2450 square foot lot in Denton with six room dwelling. Property linked to 1898 deed from William J Blackiston to James H Smith and Eliza J Smith. One third cash day of sale or all cash. balance within fifteen days. Taxes water rent and sewer rent adjusted to sale day. Auctioneer Wm E Andrew.
Mortgage Foreclosure Auction in Caroline County Maryland
A notice for the sale of a parcel in the Third Election District of Caroline County Maryland at the courthouse door in Denton on a January 1952 day. The listing describes a 3 room dwelling built in 1949 damaged by fire, with deeds tracing to Elon E. Wright, totaling about 77.5 by 70 feet and 175.3 feet along the road, with taxes for 1951 to be paid from sale proceeds and sale terms all cash or certified funds within thirty days. Auctioneer William F. E. Andrew conducts the sale with attorney approval required for purchaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Wright
Saig
H. B. Wright Cannery
Ira D. Lewis
Ida B. Lewis
Wilbert L. Merriken
Caroline County
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Greensboro
Moore
Thurman B. Harris
Henning
Saige
Elon E. Wright
Said Fisher
Moore Land
France and Many African Ports Highlight Colonial Trade
France dominates discussions of railway and port expansion across Africa with emphasis on coastal hubs and inland links. Officials cite strategic access to Atlantic and Indian Ocean routes, while merchants push for greater infrastructural ties and higher cargo volumes amid regional development plans.
In Memoriam John H Wooters and Benj F Greenlee
Memorial note from a granddaughter, Margaret W Russell, honoring grandfather John H Wooters who died January 17, 1941, and Benjamin F Greenlee who died January 17, 1946. Poem recalls memory, enduring love, and sorrow of parting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Wooters
Benj. F. Greenlee
Margaret W. Russell
Executrix Named in Will for Caroline County Man
Evelyn May Anson, Executrix, seeks letters testamentary on the estate of Raymond Dey Shawn, late of Caroline County Maryland. Creditors and others owed must present claims by July 11 pursuant to will and Maryland probate procedures. Carlton V. West, Register of Wills, issues this notice on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
Raymond Dey Shawn
Evelyn May Anson
Notice to Creditors of Charles H Fearins Estate
Notice to creditors of the administration of the personal estate of Charles H Fearins late of Caroline county deceased warning all claimants to exhibit claims to Grace E Bowman administratrix by July 5. Dated January 2 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
Charles H. Fearins
Grace E. Bowman
Petiton on Small Estate of James W. Lord
Caroline county Maryland notice in the matter of JAMES W. LORD deceased requires all claimants to present claims with vouchers by February 15 1952 or be barred from estate benefits. Debtors must settle promptly. Dated January 15 1952 Bertha M Maloney Petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
James W. Lord
Bertha M. Maloney
Carlton V. West
Register of Wills
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McCormick- Deering
International
J. Howard Lyons
A. B. Carroll
Sunshine
Greenwood Methodist Church
J. Frank Ledman
Peter N. Collins
Elizabeth R. Ledman
Addie B. Wright
Harry B. Wright, Sr
Kelly
Edwin K. Sisk
Addie J. Wright
Orrie W. Turner
Alexander Noble
Turner
G. C. Rieck
Rieck
August Gadow
T. Noble Jarrell
Charles B. Harrison
Provident State Bank
Continental American Life Insurance Company
William FE. Andrew
W. Hyland van Sant Trustee
John W. T. Webb
Eliza Jane Smith
State of
Lincoln Street
High Street
William Walter Moore
Lydia Dyer
William J. Blackiston
James.h. Smith
Eliza J. Smith
Wm. E. Andrew
Auctionga
Wm. FE. Andrew, Auctioneer
France
Memoriam
Ernest Cooper
Goetze
Meadow
del Farm
Oleo
Maxwell House
Banner
Dulaney
Esskay
Fordbooks
Carlton
W. T. Lockerman
Journal Classifieds
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