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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1948

Page

6

Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Visits and Upcoming Concert

A long list of visits and travels among Ridgely area residents and relatives from Philadelphia Wilmington and Maryland towns fills the page. Key events include the Wooters visiting Memorial Hospital in Chester and Mrs Wooters. Joy Hoffman visiting home from Easton Memorial. the Ridgely Church School picnic at Tolchester. and the Ridgely Youth Choir concert scheduled July 27 at the high school auditorium under J Willis Wells. Also noted are plans for three boys to attend the state 4 H conservation camp in Garrett County, funded by local groups and the Peterson Ammunition Company, with participants Brad Horsey Denton August Rieck and Bradley Morris Federalsburg.

Harold Fountain Wilmington Charles W. Jackson I. T. Saulsbury Sr Mary Renee Saulsbury Saulsbury Hope Saulsbury Draper Camp Wright J. Mulford Swing Easton John M. Swing Margaret Swing Thomas W. Jones Sr Ridgely F. L. Slaughter Riverdale Delaware Elizabeth Haymaker Centreville R. R. Lane Norman Harrison Claymont Lucie Carol Boothwyn Wm. Harrison David Perry Rutherford N. J A. A. Saulsbury Robert McGrachie William Richards Sadie Crouse Philadelphia Frank R. Flounders J. J. Williams Landsdowne Howard Harrington Harry Harrington Marshallton Harlan Harrington William E. Sparks Oakland Hampstead Maryland William Hanch Sadie Sleek Harry Lane William Sculley Fred Quimby Queen Anne’s County George Lugar Wallingford William Sparks Leonard Sparks Harry Layton Lamar Rock Hall Ora Howell Gaitley Lane Baltimore Lane Frank Lane Harry Swann Rehoboth Beach Robert Crabbe Morattico Carroll Winton Welford Charlotte Hinton Miskinion Malory Winstead Winstead Charles Taylor Sun Martin L. Sutton Peggy Sutton Jane Temple Seaford Wm. T. Temple Earle Nichols Linwood George Cherry Ridgely Methodist Church Tolchester Ridgely High School J. Willis Wells Chestertown Hansen Hoffman Bernice Cherry Mary C. Saulsbury Barbara Dean Anna Mae Eaton Norma Lee Glover Elnora Hoffman Lelia Ann Jones Doris Pinkine Charlotte Ann Lister Patricia Ann Messick Joanna Sculley William Carroll, Jr Dawson Carroll William Marvel, Jr William Richards, Jr Marion Redden John Redden Daniel G. Saulsbury Lofland Slaughter Eugene Slaughter Claude Towers Grayson Winstead Herbert E. Koenemann Garrett County Peterson Ammunition Company Maryland Extension Service The Soil Conservation Supervisors of Maryland Game and Fish Protective Association Caroline County Brad Horsey Denton August Rieck Preston Bradley Morris Federalsburg Marshy-Hope

Caroline County to Bid Paint Exterior Court House woodwork

Caroline County Commissioners invite sealed bids for painting all exterior woodwork of the Caroline County Court House in Denton Maryland. Bid by August 3 1948 at 2 pm EST, completion by October 4 1948, include two coats of standard brand white paint, name and type of paint, total contract price, signed bid. The board may reject any or all bids.

Board of County Commissioners Caroline County Caroline County Court House Denton Court House County Commissioners Board of County Commissioners of Emmett Hignutt Rachel Collison

Notice To Creditors George A Brace Jr Estate Caroline Md

Notice is given that George A Brace Jr of Caroline county Maryland has letters of Administration on his personal estate granted by the Orphans Court of Caroline county. Creditors must present claims with vouchers authentic by January 23, 1949 or lose rights to estate. Debtors must settle promptly. Dated July 20, 1948. George A Brade Administrator. Carlton V. West Register of Wills.

Caroline County Orphans’ Court Maryland George A. Brace, JR

County Agent Advises Safer Highway and Efficient Farm Practices

The County Agent urges continued care on the highway, noting four times slower speeds help protect operators and all drivers. Properly warming up a tractor before use can reduce fuel use by about 10 percent, boosting farm efficiency and safety. Three Caroline County 4-H boys attended a state conservation camp, boarding a bus for Garrett County.

Caroline County Garrett County

Don’t Be a One-Handed Driver Warns Club

The Keystone Automobile Club criticizes one handed driving citing dangers from dangling arms and roof grips. Charles H. Jones, club manager in Maryland, says emergencies demand full steering control and cautions drivers to avoid using only one hand.

Keystone Automobile Club Charles H. Jones Maryland

Not What But How On Firefighting’s Lesson

The piece contrasts old belief in using the largest hose with modern practice of multiple small lines. It argues one person can manage a small line, directing water precisely to minimize damage. It asserts success comes from method, not magnitude, applying this to many pursuits.

Skillful driving and signaling faults noted

A club official warns that split seconds matter for safety and that protruding arms mislead other drivers. Any left arm movement may be taken as a turn signal, and pointing is discouraged. Drivers should use vocal cues instead of outside signaling gestures.

Noble and Successful Future Ahead Says Thomas Drier

A concise quote from Thomas Drier remarks that lacking a noble and successful past should not bar a noble and successful future, urging forward-looking resolve.

Thomas Drier

Tax bills Due for Caroline County Treasurer Notice

Tax bills may be obtained on and after August 21 1948 and paid not until October 1 1948. No discount. State interest added after October 1 1948. County taxes unpaid by January 1 1949 accrue interest from September 1 1948 monthly. Sherman L Tribbett Treasurer Caroline County.

Caroline County Welfare Board Averts Sale Report

In equity before the Caroline County Circuit Court the sale of property by trustees K Thomas Everngam and W Brewster Deen is ratified unless objections are filed by September 1. Four weekly newspaper publications in Caroline County are ordered before July 31 to inform the public. report shows sales amounting to 850 dollars. Clerk D Ralph Horsey certifies true copy.

K. Thomas Everngam W. Brewster Deen Caroline County D. Ralph Horsey

License sought for sale of beer at Tanyard route

John S Legates filed for a license to offer beer and brewed beverages for sale at Tanyard on the Bethlehem Dover Bridge Road in Caroline County Maryland. The Caroline County Board of License Commissioners will meet at the County Courthouse Denton from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday August 3 1948 to hear objections and grant licenses. Objections must be filed with the Board or its Clerk by 10 a.m. August 3. Rachel Collison Clerk.

General Assembly of Maryland John S. Legates Tanyard Bethlehem-Dover Bridge Road Caroline County Maryland Board of License Commissioners Court House Denton Board of License Commissioners of Board OF County Commissioners OF Rachel Collison

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Ridgely News George Wooters Chester Edwin Eaton Memorial Hospital Wm. Wooters Joy ‘Hoffman Easton Memorial Hospital Mrs Elmer Hoffman George A. Brade Carlton Moore Denton, Maryland No&m Advertising Minnesota University of Minnesota Press Denton Motor Co Chevrolet Eee Denton, MD Sherman L. Tribbitt Niss Caroline County Welfare Board Et. al Sadie W. Wroten Et. al Circuit Court Hershey’s Venice Yenree Asco Carhots Florida Farmdale Glenwood Bala Club Glendale Doz Chuck Roast Lebanon Ea the Household Institute Ball Bros Our Stores
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