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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1942
Page
3
A notice states that lesson subjects and Scripture texts are selected and copyrighted by the International Council of Religious Education and used by permission. It notes the arrangement and permissions for classroom and publication use under license. The item identifies the organization and the permission framework governing distribution.
A religious exhortation recalling Genesis creation. God created the heavens and the earth, and man in His image with dominion over creation. It urges revival of Christianity and the home, notes sin marred creation, and stresses loving God and neighbor as the first commandment.
A historical analysis argues that price freezing without allowances for rising operating costs harms retailers and oil firms. It cites gasoline costs from tanker losses and higher transport tied to land shipments, noting April losses of about 2.3 million dollars for one major oil company. Economists warn thousands of stores may close unless policy is adjusted.
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A sermon extols Jesus as the light of the world and the source of wisdom and hope for believers. It cites Revelation and Horatius Bonar to affirm that following Christ banishes darkness and provides guidance, strength, and life through moments of doubt and sorrow.
The piece notes Governor Herbert R. O Conor being elected head of the National Governors Conference, valued for proximity to Washington and his states rights stance. It cites his re election prospects, views on the Supreme Court implications, and wage on publishing state laws. It also mentions Senator Tydings and supportive remarks about the war effort and administration.
Maryland politics heat up as Kath erine Byron fights to hold her primary bid against Colonel E Brooke Lee. Governor O Conor endorses Lee sparking a rally of 500 women from the United Democratic Women s Clubs while Katherine downplays the challenge saying she has not begun to fight. Joseph Cantrell leads Lee s district operation with Alton Y Bennett backing the effort as James Fitz gerald campaigns for Lee among veterans.
A farmer uses a detailed winter plan and calendar to schedule every field, crop, and task. He forecasts tools, seeds, and supplies, aligns daily urgent work with weather contingencies, and keeps ground ready for timely planting. The result is higher yields, preserved soil fertility, and more leisure time.
Mrs. Julia Kiene explains wartime shortages will reduce household chlorine for cleaning while urging reliance on sunshine and improved washing methods. She gives detailed care tips for electric and wringer washers, irons, and lint traps, plus a wartime pot roast recipe and upcoming refrigeration facts.
Local office supply promo announces scratch pads available for one cent each at The Journal Office. Limited quantity, first come, first served, with details on location and hours. Includes branding and affordability message for news staff and readers.
Advertising rates listed with a 50 cent minimum for the first insertion and 26 cents for each additional insertion, applicable to ad space up to one inch. Payment is due with order, except for regular charge accounts, and copy must reach the office by Thursday morning to ensure correct classification.
A help wanted notice seeking a white housekeeper to reside on premises with compensation of ten dollars weekly. Applicants should arrange travel to Washington and send details to Friendship P. D. in care of the address 5309 Worthington.
A study by the Safety Section of the Association of American Railroads finds grade crossing accidents slow movement of trains and troops, average 38 trains per day delayed 22 hours daily, with 1,931 deaths and 4,885 injuries last year. Most accidents occur at protected crossings, caused by motorists driving into trains. Elimination of all crossings is impractical due to cost and growth of cities. motorists bear responsibility for reducing danger.
A quotation framing Christianity as a life and living process rather than theory or philosophy. Presented as reflective insight attributed to Coleridge.
By virtue of a mortgage dated April 13 1933 and recorded in Caroline County Maryland the assignment to Wesley E Thawley forecloses a default and the assignee will sell at public auction in front of Denton Court House Door in Denton Maryland on the specified date.
Tuesday July 14 1942 between 2 and 4 pm the following described real estate in Denton Caroline County Maryland all that lot parcel of land situate lying and being in the Town of Denton beginning at Third Street corner of lands formerly belonging to Charles H Shields runs with Third Street about 60 feet to lands formerly belonging to E W Emerson thence westward about 9 feet to lands formerly belonging to J Dukes Downes thence north about 60 feet to former Charles H Shields lot thence east to beginning containing quantity of land conveyed to R Boon Beauchamp by T Pliny Fisher assignee dated September 13 1917 and recorded Liber L B T No 79 Folio 531 one of the Land Record Books for Caroline County Maryland known as the Homestead of the late R Boon Beauchamp Improvements include a two story frame dwelling and a small building suitable for office or workshop Property in good repair with electricity and running water One third of purchase price cash on day of sale balance upon ratification or all cash at purchaser option Deferred payment if any bears interest from day of sale secured to assignee Title papers and documentary stamps paid by purchaser
Ordered by the Circuit Court for Caroline County in Equity on June 30 1942 creditors of William H Williamson late of Caroline County deceased and others who may be entitled to share in surplus proceeds after mortgage satisfaction are to file claims with the Clerk of Court on or before September 83 1942 and a copy of this order is to be published in a weekly newspaper in Caroline County Maryland once a week for three consecutive weeks before July 27 1942.
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