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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1956

Page

8

Rural Women's Short Course at University of Maryland

The 30th Rural Women's Short Course will be held at the University of Maryland College Park from June 18 to 23. Classes, morning assemblies, evening programs, and tours are included. Notable speakers include Dorothy Lasseter, Dr. Harry Overstreet, and Dr. Kenneth Wells, with tours on Wednesday and various night programs and lectures planned.

University of Maryland College Park Gordon Cairns Paul E. Nystrom Dorothy K. Lasseter Donald M. Sullivan George Davis Aubrey Yowalski Washington Police Department St. Mary’s County Maryland State Council of Homemakers William F. Robie Harry A. Overstreet Benare W. Overstreet Overstreet Kenneth D. Wells Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge Wilson H. Elkins Potomac Lee Mansion Arlington National Cemetery National Gallery of Art Smithsonian Institute William E. Smith University Methodist Church Smith Dorchester County Hurlock High School Maryland Armory Air Force Symphony Orchestra Mall Eben Jenkins

Community Notes from Hobbs On Several Local Guests

A Hobbs column lists local visits and travels including Rev. T J Turkington’s 26th year at Grace Church Denton and a reception Tuesday. Others: Mrs W G Holbrook in Baltimore. Orville Morgan of Federalsburg hosted by the Towers family. Jimmy Robinson vacationing with parents Ollie and Mrs. Oliver Robinson. L H Thomas and companions to Baltimore. Ellen Butler with cousin Mrs Sarah Fash in Greensboro. several visitors to Easton Memorial Hospital. Mrs Lewis Butler’s trip to Easton. Lydia Dandy and brother J H Dandy with Miss Elizabeth Hoffman. Mrs Elmer Butler assisting mother Mrs Richard Lister in Greensboro. Shirley Faye and Madeline Butler visiting grandmother Mrs Lewis Butler. Mrs B B Alien and sister Mrs J R Ricards to Dover. Charley Maloney with sister. L H Thomas and Hopkins Thomas at Memorial Hospital in Easton. Mrs Dawson Fountain and Mrs Lewis Butler in Laurel and Bridgeville. Paul Maloney and Ida Snowberger at St Paul’s Reformed Church Home Coming in Ridgely. Norma Lee Morgan (Mrs Roland Towers) as president of the 1944...

T. J. Turkington Grace Church Denton W. G. Holbrook Baltimore Orville Morgan Federalsburg Roland Towers Jimmy Robinson Frederick Ollie Robinson L. H. Thomas W. B. Reynolds Bernard H. Thomas Centreville Ellen Butler Sarah Fash Greensboro Frank Massey Preston Abbott Enoch Strannahan Harold Clendaniel C. V. Clarke Easton Memorial Hospital Lewis Butler Marvin Butler Easton Lydia Dandy J. H. Dandy Elizabeth Hoffman Elmer Butler Richard Lister Shirley Faye Madeline Butler Tuckahoe Neck B. B. Alien J. R. Ricards Dover Charley Maloney Shirley Trice L. Hopkins Thomas Iaston Hopkins Tommy Lee Memorial Hospital Aston Dawson Fountain Laurel and Bridgeville Paul Maloney Ida Snowberger St. Paul’s Reformed Church Ridgely Norma Lee Morgan

NO COMMENT On the government growth and fiscal outlook

James W. Dou argues that growth is used to expand government spending with revenues rising by about 9 billion between 1955 and 1957 while little returns to taxpayers. A Treasury-Budget Bureau statement shows a 1.8 billion surplus for the year ending next June 30, enabling a hoped for debt reduction not yet reflected in the public.

Capitol Hill Congress Joint Committee House Senate District of Columbia United States Niagara Styles Bridges R-N. H D-N. Y New York Treasury-Budget Bureau Joint Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation Estingm

Beautiful Springtime poem by Hilda K Wiggin

A lyrical piece celebrates Beautiful Springtime by Hilda K Wiggin. It portrays bright days, singing birds, fragrant air, sunlit warmth, blooming flowers, and revived trees. The poem links spring to uplifted hearts and nature’s rebirth.

Hilda K. Wiggin

Service Short Fort Richardson Specialist Callis Receives Award

Specialist Third Class Glenn W. Callis, son of Mrs. Cora FE Callis of Federalsburg, received a suggestion award certificate at Fort Richardson Alaska. He was commended for a work simplification idea while serving with the Ordnance Depot Company. Callis entered the Army in July 1954 arrived in Alaska February 1955. He is 21 and attended Federalsburg High School.

Fort Richardson Alaska Glenn W. Callis Cora FE. Callis Federalsburg Callis Ordnance Depot Company Alaska General Depot Army Federalsburg High School

Trustees' Sale of Valuable Household Goods in Denton

Trustees under a Maryland chancery decree offer a public sale of Catherine Lee Clark's household goods at her Market Street home in Denton Talbot County starting 1 PM EDT. Items include leather chairs, mahogany furniture, clocks, radio, stoves, beds, rugs, mirrors, china, glassware, and tools. Real estate sale to follow at 3 PM with terms in the accompanying notice.

Circuit Court Talbot County Maryland Catherine Lee Clark Market Street Fifth Denton Caroline County Fifth Street

Denton Real Estate Sale Under Court Decree

Public auction of Catherine Lee Clark property in Denton Maryland set for 3:00 PM on Market Street near Fifth Street. Includes a two story dwelling and concrete block garage on parcel described in 1929 deed, with sale terms one third cash or all cash and option for deferred payment with interest. Realtors and trustees listed with attorney Layman J. Redden assisting.

Oscar Clark Greaves Denton

Chess and checker boards are identical in grid and squares

A concise observation notes the grid and square pattern are the same in both chess and checker boards, implying no functional difference in their physical board layout.

Federalsburg Class Related Event At Seaford Inn

Graduating class of Federalsburg High School and other classmates were entertained at Seaford Inn last Saturday evening.

Federalsburg High School Seaford Inn

Proceedings Of The Orphans Court Regu lar Session

The Orphans Court met in regular session with Chief Judge M A Brackett and Associate Judges Carroll and Schrieber. Actions included renunciation, letters of administration for Catherine Lee Clark, bond and letters to Layman J. Redden, creditor notices, inventories, and appraisements. Executors named in Henry Messenger Sr and R Henry Stafford Sr estates. Final accounts filed for Charles Faber and Lina Leroux estates with notices to creditors.

Orphans Court M. A. Brackett Clinton T. Carroll Robert F. Schrieber Catherine Lee Clark Katharine S. Clark J. Redden Henry B. Messenger, Sr Henry B. Messenger Caroline H. Knotts R. Henry Stafford, Sr Robert H. Stafford, Jr John W. Haycock Charles E. Faber Lina Leroux Benjamin Leroux

Weekend traffic deaths total around sixteen thousand last year

About 15,730 people were killed in weekend traffic accidents during the previous year. The figure highlights the toll of weekend driving and road safety concerns.

Tax Sale Notice for Caroline County Real Estate Auction

Under authority of Maryland law the Caroline County Treasurer will publicly auction at 2:00 PM in front of the Court House door in Denton the described real estate assessed to the named owners. The sale proceeds support state and county tax collections and follow local public notice requirements.

Caroline County State of Maryland Court House Denton

First Election District 9 Acres Nearby Henderson Lands

Describes 9 acre tract without buildings located 5.0 percent miles northwest of Henderson adjacent to land of Edward Keeler, S D Peverely and John A Blevins. Assessed at 100 dollars with state and county taxes for 1952 1953 1954 and 1955 plus interest and penalties totaling 37.56 dollars. sale cost to be added.

Henderson Edward Keeler S. D. Peverely John A. Blevins Andersontown Harry H. Nuttle J. L. Dickie

Marshall Henry 1 Acre Tillable Lot On Greensboro Hollingsworth Rd

Property description notes one acre of tillable land with no structures located on the Greensboro Hollingsworth road adjacent to Helen Brown. Assessed value $50.00 with state and county taxes for 1953 1954 1955 totaling $2.74 including interest and penalties.

Greensboro-Hollingsworth Road Helen Brown

Gilbert Hart Lot on Sandtown Road with Buildings

Property of Gilbert Hart measuring 86 square perches on the Sandtown Goldsboro road. Adjoins Mary E Johnson Hughes Clifford T Hughes and W Clark Quillen. Assessed value 700 dollars. State and County taxes for 1953 1954 and 1955 plus interest and penalties 38.47.

Sandtown Goldsboro Mary E. Johnson Hughes Clifford T. Hughes W. Clark Quillen

Charles Jones 33 Acres Tillable Land Near Mt Zion

33 acres tillable land with no buildings located 1 percent mile north of Mt Zion on the Mt Zion Kane's Cross Roads, adjoining Walter Gibbs John Janson and Rose Abram sevsk. Assessed value 1290.00. State and County Taxes for 1954 346.71.

Mt. Zion Mtt. Zion-Kane Walter Gibbs John Janson Rose Abramsevsk

Henry Jones Estate Lands valued at 200 dollars

The Henry Jones estate owns 15 acres of land including 5 tillable and 10 wooded with no buildings. Located one half mile north of Mt. Zion Camp on the Marydel Mt. Zion Road and adjoining the lands of J Slaughter S Fountain Jake Thomas Charles H Wilson Jake Thomas and Steve Rodimak. Assessed value 200 dollars. State and County Taxes for 1954 and 1955 with interest and penalties 7.23 dollars.

N. E Mt. Zion Marydel J. Slaughter S. Fountain Jake Thomas Charles H. Wilson Steve Rodimak

Land Auction Nearby Henderson on New Mill River Bridge Road

Harry Seward owns 16 acres with dwelling located a mile north of Henderson on the New Mill River Bridge Road. Property adjoins land of Joseph Visentin and J. J. Richards. Assessed value 1610 dollars with state and county interest and penalties 67.20 dollars.

Henderson New Mill River Bridge Joseph Visentin J. J. Richards

Land Description of Ormond Thomas Ten Acres

Ormond Thomas owns 10 acres of land with no buildings located 11 1/2 miles south of Kane's Cross Roads on the Mt Zion Bar Clay Road. It adjoins the lands of J W Jansen H K Shults and Urbana Winchester. Assessed value 200 dollars. State and County Taxes for 1954 and 1955 with interest and penalties total 7.24 dollars.

Kane's Cross Roads Mt. Zion-Barclay Road J. W. Jansen H. K. Shults Urbana Winchester

Land parcel description near Mt Zion on Henderson Road

Jake Thomas owns 5 acres of land with no buildings located 14 miles east of Mt Zion on the Mt Zion Henderson Road. It adjoins the lands of Ida Wilkerson, S Rodimak, Henry Jones and S Fountain. Assessed value 100 dollars. State and County Taxes for 1952 and penalties total 74 19.

Mt. Zion Mt. Zion-Henderson Road Ida Wilkerson S. Rodimak Henry Jones S. Fountain

Arbana Winchester 1214 Acres Tillable Land with Buildings

Property description locating 1% miles north of Mt. Zion on Mt. Zion Barclay Road. Bordered by Ormond Thomas H. K. Shults and Walter Gibbs. Assessed value 700 dollars. State and County taxes for 1954 and 1955 with interest and penalties total 25.36 dollars.

Mt. Zion Mt. Zion-Barclay Road Ormond Thomas H. K. Shults Walter Gibbs

Greensboro Property Listing in Second Election District

A Greensboro property on Vaughn Street north side comprises 814 acres with a dwelling. Assessed value listed at 690 dollars. State and local records reflect this parcel under the second election district.

Vaughn Street Greensboro

County Taxes for 1954 and 1955 With Penalties

Tax notice states amounts due for 1954 and 1955 accompanied by interest and penalties totaling 37.02 dollars. Includes breakdown of assessments and demands payment to settle the delinquent charges.

Riverfront Greensboro Lot With Dwelling Details

Property described as Lot 60 by 120 feet with dwelling, located on the river in Greensboro. Bordered by Elizabeth Hustek and Edward A. Riddleberger. Assessed value 2175 dollars. State and county taxes for 1954 amount to 978.12 dollars.

Greensboro Elizabeth Hustek Edward A. Riddleberger

Greensboro Tax Sale Listing for Roy Lot 55 by 75

Irvin Roy lot 55 by 75 with dwelling on Greensboro Bridgetown Road adjoining lands of Joseph Roy Charles Gleaves and G L Duffy. Assessed value 400.00. State with interest and penalties 10.09. Town of Greensboro taxes for 1954 14.00.

Greensboro-Bridgetown Joseph Roy Charles Gleaves G. L. Duffy Greensboro

Greensboro land sale details on East Academy Street

Thomas H. Johnson owns Lot 65 by 141 feet with no buildings on East Academy Street Greensboro. It adjoins the lands of Raymond Engram and Bertha Simpson. Assessed value 5125.00. State and County Taxes penalties 3.68.

East Academy Street Greensboro Raymond Engram Bertha Simpson

Third Election District Brubaker Estate Lands

Four acres of land with buildings east of Oil City on the Oil City Burrsville Road. Bounded by Ernest Lord Robert Brubaker and Alton Brubaker. Assessed value 1950 dollars with state interest and penalties 70.63. Title per Will of Wi H Brubaker recorded in Will Record Caroline County Maryland.

Oil City Burrsville Ernest Lord Robert Brubaker Alton Brubaker Will of H. Brubaker Caroline County

Carrie Gibbs 7 Percent Acres Near Andersontown Adjoins Properties

Property listing notes 7 percent acres with buildings near Andersontown. Bounded by lands of Harry H. Nuttle and J L Dickie. Assessed value $250.00 and taxes $9.06.

Denton Lot 36 by 100 Feet Near Lincoln Street

Property details for Lot 36 by 100 feet with no buildings in Denton on the north side of Lincoln Street. Adjacent to lands of J DeWeese and Ella M. Carter. Assessed value 9110. Town taxes from 1929 to 1955 inclusive with interest and penalties totaling 139.79.

Lincoln Street Denton J. DeWeese Ella M. Carter

Terms of Sale for Maryland Tax Foreclosures

The sale requires cash for the tax due plus interest and penalties. remaining purchase price on credit until deed delivery after final decree. The purchaser receives a certificate of sale. owner has one year to redeem with six percent interest on sums paid. Each parcel sells as assessed. no sale for less than total taxes and costs. lien passes to purchaser. Attorney K Thomas Everngam.

Maryland

County Tax Sale Complete List Across Election Districts

County Record lists the complete tax sale schedule for all election districts, detailing dates, involved properties, and respective districts for public notice and potential bidding. The document consolidates district by district listings to inform taxpayers of upcoming tax sale actions.

Notice To Creditors in Caroline County Maryland

Notice is given that the subscriber has obtained from The Orphans Court for Caroline County Maryland letters of administration on the personal estate of Catherine Lee Clark, deceased. All persons having claims against the estate must present them with vouchers authenticated on or before December 1, 1956, or be barred from benefits. Debts should be settled promptly. Given May 29, 1956 by Layman J. Redden administrator. True Copy test: Carlton V. West, Register of Wills.

Caroline County Orphans’ Court Maryland Catherine Lee Clark Katharine S. Clark J. Redden

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hobbs James W. Dou WEPA Charles Jarrell Annie E. Jarrell Katherine S. Clark Ellis Clark O. H. D. Clark William Sc. Andrew Louis C. Andrew Oran W Smith Layman J. Redden Wyatrah de Ormond L. Andrew William E. Andrew Mary E. Dawson Marshall Henry Gilbert Hart Charles Jones Harry Seward Arbana Winchester Samuel Lanzola William Thomas Minner Irvin Roy Thomas H. Johnson W. H. Brubaker Estate Carrie Gibbs Mary C. Stanford K. Thomas Everngam Carlton V
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