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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1944
Page
6
A vintage crossword list presents clues and answers ranging from soft mineral to monastic terms. It includes entries like macaws, juniperlike plant, thicket, and verdicts such as terts and devoured, with many down clues covering coins, plants, and tools.
The U S Office of Defense Transportation calls automotive transport essential to war winning. Trucks move milk meat and munitions across highways linking farms and factories and feed America by delivering perishable foods quickly. Despite shortages, highway transport reduces waste and keeps armies fed while needing better maintenance and rebuilding after the war.
Health department notes preschool screening in white schools completed this month. Clinics were held countywide with PTA help, urging vaccination against smallpox and diphtheria before school. Labor shortages push shortcuts, stressing careful handling of milk, utensils, water, and sewage to prevent disease.
A county health report stresses the need for a sanitary inspector on the Caroline County staff to properly perform Health Department duties. The statistical summary lists measles and other diseases, clinic visits, nurse contacts, milk and water sampling, and home nursing class sessions among other health activities.
County Agent Clendaniel reports the bean leaf beetles, wintering as adults near former season bean fields, are back in action. Detectable by round holes in leaves and chewed stems of seedlings at ground level, the insects are described as reddish to yellowish about 1.4 to 1.5 inches long with three or four black spots along each wing edge.
Beetles feed at night, cut holes in first leaves, and lay eggs at bean base. White larvae girdle stems underground, killing plants. Extension entomologist Dr. C Graham recommends dusting with 20 20 60, or spraying calcium arsenate cryolite solution, followed by rotenone after pods form if not controlled.
Denton Journal notes government rules restricting individual copies of newspapers or magazines sent to APO addresses outside the continental United States.
By mortgage chain from H Esther Baker and Beniah Baker to Ora A Carroll and assignment to Wesley E Thawley the assignee will sell at public auction in front of the Denton Court House Door Maryland between 2 and 4 pm. The property in Denton includes a 9 room two story frame dwelling and describes a 200 by 95 foot parcel bounded by Seventh and Gay Streets. One third cash due day of sale with balance on ratification or all cash option. deferred payments bear interest and are secured as directed. title papers and documentary stamps at purchaser expense.
Attorney in fact T Alan Goldsborough offers at public sale in front of the Denton Court House two parcel farm properties in Caroline County with three parcels described, improvements listed, and terms: one-third cash now, balance Jan 1 1945 or all cash, possession to fall 1944, crops reserved, taxes split, title at buyer's expense. auctioneer James Temple.
The Denton Journal informs that copies mailed to overseas service members carry a notice stating Mailed in Conformity with P. O. Order No. 19687. Individuals mailing to Army personnel abroad must follow required regulations. otherwise the paper will not be accepted. Many readers already have the paper delivered to distant posts.
A personal verse by William E. Darling Jr. expressing enduring love and gratitude to a father. The speaker frets about loss yet finds comfort in the father’s presence, pledging ongoing thoughts and affection on Father’s Day.
Public sale of real estate described as Jackson's Hardship in the Second Election District. Property includes a two story and a half eight room house, barn, implement shed, granary, corn crib, milk house, and out buildings. Auction before the Denton courthouse doors between 2 and 4 PM with payments due as cash day of sale, one third in six months, one third in nine months. Administrator of the estate of W Winder Goldsborough conducts sale.
In equity, No. 3854 Chy, the sale reported by trustee Layman J. Redden is ratified and confirmed unless countered by July 26. A copied order must run once weekly in Caroline County newspapers for four weeks before June 24. The sales amount is stated as $1,600.00. D Ralph Horsey, Clerk. True Copy-test.
Notice to creditors that JOHN R. MCNEAL of Caroline county Maryland died leaving a personal estate. The Orphans Court granted letters of administration to the subscriber. Creditors must file claims with vouchers by December 15, 1944 or be barred from benefits. Debtors must settle promptly. Carlton V. West, Register of Wills.
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