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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1948
Page
3
U S Department horticulturist F C Bradford suggests reexamining European cider varieties to breed drinking or juice apples for U S orchards. Drinking apples should be high in acidity and astringency, cheap to produce, early bearing, frost resistant, and small in size for efficient harvest and strong flavor concentration.
Chicago's first locomotive the 112 year old Pioneer will return to operation for the Wheels a Rolling pageant at the city fair this summer burning wood and carrying its own water in a steam tender as it did in 1848 on trial runs for the Galena and Chicago Union. The historic engine long celebrated since 1890 has appeared at the 1893 Columbian exposition the 1904 St. Louis fair and the 1933-34 Century of Progress in Chicago.
Cleanup efforts are good but burning fence rows is risky without precautions. Grass and brush provide food and shelter for many game birds and animals per L A Carter of Michigan State College forestry dept. Firebreaks at least ten feet wide should be made. burn after 4 PM on calm days with rakes shovels and water ready.
Cannibalism in chicks is hard to stop once started. Keep chicks busy at feeders and water troughs. If it begins, apply pine tar or ready made preparations to affected areas. Reduce light, shade windows, or use red lighting. Salt in drinking water at one tablespoon per gallon for half days over three days may help. repeat after three days if needed.
Rural or farm homes face the greatest danger from fires as immediate help from fire departments or neighbors is usually not close at hand. Heating systems are responsible for the majority of home fires. Second are careless smoking habits and the use of gasoline to wash clothing in enclosed rooms, flammable liquids near open flames, improper fuses, ashes stored in boxes, and drying leaves and moss on roofs.
Engine oils are now sold under three grades regular premium and heavy duty Regular oil is suitable for moderate engine conditions Premium oil includes oxidation resistant additives and bearing erosion prevention Heavy duty oil adds detergent along with corrosion and oxidation inhibitors
Dr. Charles V. Taylor has accepted a position at McKinney Texas Veterans Administration Hospital as chief of the Neuro Psychiatric Service. Mrs. J. D. Davis visits Passaic New Jersey relatives. Local social notices list visits, entertainments, and camp leaders from Ridgely and nearby towns.
Mother Margaret Mary Meyer O S B former Superior from 1920 to 1944 at St. Gertrude's Convent Ridgely died July 1 after a long illness born Covington Kentucky February 1 1874 entered St. Gertrude's 1894 taught in Newark and Wilmington led art and music at Ridgely later served as Mother Superior until 1944 Solemn Mass July 5 Interment in convent cemetery Also Charles E Samis 57 died July 2 in Ridgely born Easton 1890 survived by wife Ila and two daughters Funeral at home with burial in St Pauls cemetery Ridgely
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In the Circuit Court for Caroline County equity case Chy. No. 4207 the bill seeks to foreclose all redemption rights on two parcels: property in the Seventh Election District described as 1 1/2 acres tillable with improvements to William Wright on Hells Lane and adjoining lands, and property in the Eighth Election District described as 8 acres tilable with improvements to William A. Cook on the north side of Todd's Chapel adjoining Charles M. Marine. The court orders publication in a newspaper in Caroline County once weekly for four weeks and bell schedules a hearing by August 25, 1948 to redeem or face final decree vesting title in the plaintiff. True Copy by J Owen Knotts Judge.
Preston residents joined by Washington, Pocomoke City, and Hurlock guests for a seaside weekend at Ocean City and the Belmont Golf Club. Visitors include Gordon Urbin, William Julian, Ralph Ledman, Olin Higgins, H M Hollis, Mrs Carmine, Mrs T L Trice III’s bridge group, Joe and Smith Harris, Fletcher Sisk Jr, Dorothy Osteen, Wilson Noble, Mrs Winston J Laurence, and Maud Riedy family in Chestertown.
Executors of Elizabeth Lister announce a public sale of a Ridgely property in Caroline County Maryland on First Street and First Avenue West between 2 and 4 pm. The two story 8 room 2 bath dwelling with apartments and Windsor De Perfection heating stands on a corner lot described in deed records. sale terms require one third cash with balance at ratification or all cash, with title papers and stamps at buyer's expense.
Executors under Elizabeth Lister's will and an Orphans Court order will sell at the late Elizabeth Lister home in Ridgely at 1 p.m. rain or shine. Items include living room suite, radios, heaters, sewing cabinet, bed suite, vacuum, dishes, stove, refrigerator, tools, clothes, linens, and numerous articles. auctioneers William E. Andrew and clerks Geo. Beck.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Noble and Miss Joan Noble drove to High Point North Carolina last Thursday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Clark. Mr. Joe Harris returned to the University of Maryland on Monday after a weekend at home while enrolled in a summer course.
In loving memory of Sallie F. Jackson who passed away June 27, 1946. A poem notes an open gate and a light unseen, with comfort that God knows best. Sadly missed by W. F. Jackson and family, sons and daughters.
In memory of my dear brother George L Blades who departed this life July 11 1944 Peaceful be thy rest dear brother It is sweet to breathe thy name In life we loved you dearly In death we love you just the same In our hearts your memory lingers Always tender kind and true
Beginning promptly at 2 30 P M EST the above personal property sale will be suspended and the Executors will at that time sell the real estate of the said Elizabeth Lister where the above sale is to be held as mentioned in the accompanying real estate advertisement.
Auction to liquidate household furniture as owner converts house to apartments at 206 Weiner Ave Harrington Delaware on Saturday July 17 1948 at 1 PM daylight time rain or shine. Items include a 3 piece living room suite 2 armchairs oak library table rockers walnut dining room suite rugs beds mattresses kitchen tables stoves lamps glassware china and numerous smaller goods. Jack Stevens Auctioneer.
A mournful note to Nora A. Tubbs from a grieving sister, recalling a loved one laid to rest and expressing daily remembrance.
In Caroline County Circuit Court equity case No 4208 Walter M. Thomas seeks a divorce a vinculo matrimonii from Margaret E. Thomas. The couple married August 19 1939 at Thomastown and separated May 20 1940 after eighteen months of desertion with no children. Margaret is a non resident of Maryland living at 135 West 116th Street Apt 3 West New York NY. An order directs publication in Caroline County papers four consecutive weeks before July 17 1948 warning her to appear by August 2 1948 to answer and show cause why a decree should not be granted. D Ralph Horsey Clerk.
Tax bills may be obtained upon request to Treasurer on and after August 21, 1948 and paid not until October 1, 1948. No discount will be allowed on any bills. State interest will be added to all bills immediately after the first day of October, 1948. On all County Taxes not paid by January 1, 1949, interest will be charged from September 1, 1948 monthly.
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