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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1945
Page
6
Puzzle lists across and down clues for a mixed difficulty crossword with terms from science geography and general knowledge. Includes clues such as Scoria of metals Fame and Noblemen with various grid positions and Rochelle style wordplay. The puzzle features standard crossword clues and symmetrical grid entries for both directions.
Friday to Thursday diary notes from Jasper town recount family illnesses strikes at the saw mill and local delays. Entries mention Unkel Hen visiting, a five day week strike, Joe Hixes uncle in town, a Pest cure protest at a department store, a mislaid marriage license at a pitcher show, a male order prometer issue and a long failed romance two years past.
The Orphans Court met January 16 with Judges Handy Dennis and Fooks. They ordered recording of sales accounts proofs notices of creditors and final administration and distribution for the Edward H Keen estate including a release by Emma L Keen. Also final accounts and release for Norman Thomas Dean estate and guardianship letters for Virginia Lee Dean granted to Charles W Todd with bond filed. Additional inventory filed in the Mary A R Ebling estate.
Two unusual strains for the poultryman who specializes in meat production. The Newton strains stand out not for pedigree egg production but for having one of the most advanced pedigree and progeny-test programs for meat production on any ROP breeding farm in the country.
Ratification of sale filed in the Tamsie B. Andrew estate real estate proceedings. Account of sales filed in the William C. Harding estate with court actions noted.
Mr and Mrs Harold Overfield of Dover spent Sunday with Mrs Dosa Melvin and daughters Doris Lee and Eleanor. Mr and Mrs James Jones of Wilmington spent the weekend with their father Edward Gooden. Mrs Kitty Palmer of Wilmington spent the weekend with her parents. The Sewing Circle was entertained by Mrs Ruth Stubbs. Mrs Dora Melvin visited Mrs Martin Bennett and family. Mr and Mrs Harry Wolf spent time in Philadelphia. Miss Eleanor Harman was an overnight guest of Mary Robb Roden.
A Virginia licensed car skidded on ice patches on a road near Andersontown last Sunday afternoon, struck a tree and was badly wrecked. A mother and son were in the car en route to Washington. Russell Stevens assisted the injured to a doctor. Audrey Tribbitt, once paralyzed by polio, is convalescing at home after a Baltimore hospital stay. Local families, including the Henrys and Blades, hosted gatherings and visits in Burrsville area.
Tommy Smith, recently at Camp Shelby, is in England. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Blades and family of Burrsville visited Mrs. Flon Smith and family last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. George Wise Jr of Centreville were guests of Cleve andland Henry’s family. The Andersontown Hobbs Women Makers Club met with Miss Bessie Spafford on Thursday. Sue Smith hosted friends Thursday evening. Mrs. L. N. Murphy spent Monday with Andersontown friends.
Mrs Mary Garton of Dentor spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs Grace Horsey and family on her return home from a two weeks visit with relatives and friends. Mrs Donald Davidson and Paul were mentioned in relation to the visit.
Horsey of Wilmington visited his mother Saturday and Sunday. Miss Katy Spence of Newark is visiting Mrs. Emma Neal. Mr. Herman Fountain spent a few days in Philadelphia recently. Mrs. Neil Keler hosted her husband all week. Sunday School at Bloomery begins at 10 a.m. John M. Adams is on the sick list.
Alma Shierbaum notes that refusing to see in others what one does not wish to express reduces the Golden Rule to mere hourly and daily practice.
The administrators under an Orphans Court order will sell at public auction at the late Robert J. Collins home in Denton on 1945 at 1:00 PM rain or shine. Items include a 1940 Chevrolet Town Sedan in good condition, parlor and kitchen furnishings, tools, linens, rugs, and numerous household goods. Auctioneer James Temple and attorney Layman J. Redden represent the sale.
Notice that Carlton V. West Register of Wills issues letters of administration on the personal estate of True Copy Test Carlton V. West in Maryland. The subscriber of Caroline County has obtained the authority from The Orphans' Court for Caroline County Maryland to administer the estate.
In the Circuit Court for Caroline County in Equity No. 3890 Chy Auditor's Report to be ratified and confirmed unless good cause shown within three weeks from January 12, 1945. Copy to be published in Caroline County newspaper twice before January 20, 1945. D RalphHorsey Clerk. True Copy Test.
The owner will offer at public sale to the highest bidder in front of the Court house Door in the town of Denton Maryland. Auction details and date to be announced in the notice. The sale involves valuable real estate and will be conducted under applicable legal procedures.
Tuesday January 23 1945 between 2 and 2 p m the Livingston property subdivision near Greensboro on the Denton Greensboro State Road offers parcels 1 A through 1 D with described frontages and improvements. The tract comes from Mary J Livingston to Calvert C Merriken dated December 20 1944 and recorded in the Caroline county land records. The sale proceeds by parcel then as a whole to maximize bids.
Bidders unable to settle in full are welcome to bid but must meet with the undersigned before the sale to arrange loans for cash settlement. CALVERT C ESRIREN, Owner. Wm. E. Andrew, Auctioneer.
Notice to creditors of Caroline county Maryland with letters late deceased warning all claimants to exhibit claims with vouchers by July 6 1945 or be excluded from estate benefits. Executors Edna L Rash and William A Collins request prompt settlement of debts. January 2 1945.
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