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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1956

Page

5

Death of John A. Hendricks Jr 45 in Seaford

John A. Hendricks Jr 45 died after a heart attack last Saturday afternoon. He collapsed on his home walk and was employed as a field representative for Pure Oil Co Seaford. A Delaware native, he is survived by his wife Helen two children Roberta Willis and Doris Hendricks his parents and eight sisters.

John A. Hendricks, Jr Hendricks Pure Oil Company Seaford Delaware Helen D. Hendricks Robert E. Willis Denton Doris Hendricks Milford Memorial Hospital John Hendricks Harrington Bernice Hendricks Wilmington Goldie Sta

Death of Mrs Erva H Butts in Florida

Mrs Erva Helen Butts named for Irvine Florida died in a Ocala nursing home on Sunday June 10 after four months illness. Born near McGraw New York March 28 1872 she was daughter of James T Short and Helen Hammond Short. She married Geo H Butts in 1896 later moved to Marydel Maryland in 1916 then to Irvine Florida to live with daughter Phyllis Roseyiv. Survived by son Herbert R Butts of Marydel Delaware three grandchildren five great grandchildren and sister in law Hattie Crandall Cortland New York. She joined Presbyterian Church in McGraw as girl active in church work and WSCS groups in Marydel and Templeville. Funeral held Mee- Graw New York Friday June 15 with interment there.

Jack Stevens Edwin Love Harvey Lord Lord Carl Postel New York Mary DeWeese A. B. Carpenter Arlington O. F. Smith Brussels France Austin R. Murphy Cynthia Patricia Samuel Nowell John R. Ricards Newark Del Evelyn W. Love Ronald Clarence Wright Earle Benton Barbara Linda Centreville Cannon Wright Glenn Marsha Fay Clinton Williamson Paul W. Johnson Thelma Hackett State Teachers College Salisbury James Wheatley Federalsburg J. Claude Wheatley Paul Wooten Alice Haggett Mary McNutt Louise Munday Washington William D. Uhler Brick Hotel James M. Clarke Harrison Bryant Petersburg B. W. Stultz Baltimore Mary Silvey L. Stevens Browne Walter B. Palmer Goucher College WSCS Byron Nuttle Rehoboth Marc Bryant Ann Bryant Poconos Omar Shively Georgetown Harry F. Knotts Pine Bluff Fred Love Vincent Love Wilmington Wilson Smith Easton Benjamin C. Willis Chicago Ill Joseph H. Johnson Anna Cohee J. C. Waldeck Joan Waldeck Western High School Joan Dennis Grace Church T. J. Turkington Roy Slaughter, Jr Joseph C. Brown Florida Brown Golden-Beacom School of Business Erva Helen Butts Irvine Fla Ocala McGraw N. Y James T Helen Hammond Short Geo. H. Butts Scott Marydel Phyllis Roland Roselyv Herbert R Hattie Crandall Cortland Presbyterian Church Templeville Mee-Graw

Mrs Lois Stafford Dies After Long Illness in Denton

Mrs Lois Eunice Stafford 50 wife of Clifford L Stafford grocer of Denton died at home after a long illness. Survived by husband two daughters Charlotte Turner and Sandra Stafford a son Clifford L Stafford Jr one brother A E Seymour and a sister Clyde Shockley. Services at Moore Funeral Home Denton Sunday at 2 pm led by Rev George W Goodley assisted by Dr John E French. Interment Denton Cemetery.

Lois Eunice Stafford Clifford L. Stafford Denton Lee M. Seymour Easton Charlotte Turner Salisbury Sandra Stafford Clifford L. Stafford, Jr A. E. Seymour Clyde Shockley Newtown Square Moore Funeral Home George W. Goodley First Methodist Church John E. French Denton Cemetery

Obituary for Mrs Lyda Lord of Denton

Mrs Lyda Lord 68 widow of James Edward Lord of Denton died in Memorial Hospital Easton last week. Native of Caroline County she is survived by two sons Malcolm E Lord Denton and Edwin Lee Lord Air Force sergeant in England on emergency furlough for his mother's illness, a niece Louise Fields Texas reared by her aunt, two sisters Laura Maloney Wiliston and Annie O Day Felton Delaware. Frampton Funeral Home Federalsburg Saturday 2 p m. Interment Federalsburg Cemetery.

Lyda Lord James Edward Lord Denton Memorial Hospital Easton Caroline County Malcolm E. Lord Edwin Lee Lord Air Force England Louise Fields Texas Laura Maloney Williston Annie O’day Felton Delaware Frampton Federalsburg Federalsburg Cemetery

Harry Fox Whitely Funeral Services Held in Preston

Funeral services for Harry Fox Whitely 89 a retired farmer from a Caroline County family were held Sunday at 2 p m in the Funeral Chapel of Harry M Hollis and Son Preston. Rev H C Jeffers pastor of Bethesda Methodist Church Preston officiated. Burial was in Bethesda Cemetery. Whitely died Thursday night in Fairholme Nursing Home Seaford born Sept 28 1866. Survived by wife Mary son Millard Whitely Preston daughter Miriam Whitely Baltimore grandson Robert Russ Cordova great grandson Leo Russ Cordova and sister Mrs A J Messick Preston.

Harry Fox Whitely Caroline County Harry M. Hollis Preston H. C. Jeffers Bethesda Methodist Church Bethesda Cemetery Mr. Whitely Fairholme Seaford Mary Millard Whitely Miriam Whitely Baltimore Robert Russ Cordova Leo Russ A. J. Messick

MRS VIRGINIA STAFFORD DENTON WIDOW DIES IN SALISBURY

Mrs. Virginia Alice Stafford widow of Frederick Stafford of Denton died Tuesday of last week at Deer's Head Hospital Salisbury at age 80. Survived by son Harold Brooks from a former marriage grandson Eugene Brooks Denton stepdaughter Mrs. Mary Dukes Denton two stepsons Frederick Stafford Denton and William Stafford Salem N J brother Charles Towers Haddonfield N J and sisters Mrs Eva Spencer and Mrs Clarence Roe Denton. Moore Funeral Home Denton to hold service Friday at 2 pm conducted by Rev T J Turkington Grace Methodist Church. Interment in Denton Cemetery.

Virginia Alice Stafford Frederick Stafford Denton Deer’s Head Hospital Salisbury Harold Brooks Eugene Brooks Mary Dukes William Stafford Salem N. J Charles Towers Haddonfield Eva Spencer Clarence Roe Moore Funeral Home T. J. Turkington Grace Methodist Church Denton Cemetery

Gertrude Lederer Dies in Hillsboro Home Funeral Held

Mrs Gertrude Wickerhauser Lederer wife of Dr Kurt Lederer died Saturday evening June 16 at her Hillsboro home. She leaves husband two sons Willy Wickerhauser Los Angeles and Lt jg Anthony Lederer Patuxent Naval Air Base Md a daughter Mrs Christi Heiskanen Chevy Chase Md and two brothers Klaus Wickerhauser Graz Austria.

Gertrude Wickerhauser Lederer Kurt Lederer Hillsboro Dr. Lederer Willy Wickerhauser Los Angeles California J. G. Anthony W. Lederer Patuxent Naval Air Base Christi Heiskanen Chevy Chase Klaus Wickerhauser Graz

Obituary notes for Washington residents at St Benedict’s

Tria and Carl Wickerhauser of Washington D C attended services at St Benedict's Catholic Church Ridgely on Monday June 18 with interment at Greenmount Cemetery Hillsboro.

Tria Carl Wickerhauser Washington, D. GC St. Benedict’s Catholic Church Ridgely Greenmount Cemetery Hillsboro

Baltimore Washington TV Listings in New T Vue Time

Baltimore Sunday American adds a free T Vue Time weekly with complete Baltimore and Washington TV listings for the week. The issue includes colorful features a handy index children's shows and sports listings at no extra cost.

Baltimore-Washington Baltimore Sunday American Baltimore Washington

Battle of Monitor and Merrimac at Hampton Roads

The naval clash occurred at Hampton Roads Virginia with the ironclads Monitor and Merrimac engaging in a pivotal Civil War battle. The encounter highlighted steam power, armor plating, and the evolving nature of naval warfare between the United States and Confederate forces.

The Monitor Merrimac Hampton Roads Virginia

Tax Sale Of Valuable Real Estate In Caroline County

The Caroline County Maryland treasurer and tax collector will offer at public auction the real estate under power granted by state law. The sale will occur in front of the Denton Court House door at a date to be announced, following statutory requirements and proceedings.

Caroline County State of Maryland Court House Denton

Real Estate Auction Notice Begins June 26 1956

Tuesday June 26 1956 at 2 00 P M E D T an auction will describe the real estate assessed to named individuals. The notice lists the time and method for bidding and the properties involved. This record preserves the public sale action and the associated owners for measurement and compliance purposes.

First Election District 9 Acres Tax Sale Notice

Parcel described as 9 acres with no buildings located 514 miles northwest of Henderson adjoining Edward Keeler S D Peverely and John A Blevins. Assessed value 100 dollars. State and County taxes for 1952 1953 1954 and 1955 with interest and penalties total 57.56. Cost of sale to be added.

Henderson Edward Keeler S. D. Peverely John A. Blevins

Land parcel of Jake Thomas near Mt. Zion

Land parcel of Jake Thomas comprising 2 acres with no buildings located 4 miles east of Mt. Zion on the Mt. Zion Henderson Road adjoining Ida Wilkerson S Rodimak Henry Jones and S Fountain. Assessed value 100.00. State and County Taxes for 1952 1953 1954 and 1955 including interest and penalties total 74.19.

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

Maryland Tax Sale Terms and Redemption Rules

The notice outlines that property sold at tax sale must cover total taxes due plus interest penalties and sale expenses. The purchaser receives a certificate of sale, with redemption allowed for one year from payment. Upon redemption, the seller repays the purchase sums plus 6 percent interest. Each parcel is sold as assessed, and no sale can fall below the total due amounts.

Maryland

County Record Lists Complete Tax Sale in All Districts

County records publish a full list of tax sale details covering every election district. The notice provides figures and names of properties slated for sale and the dates for redemption and auction procedures.

Second Election District Samuel Lanzola Property Detail

Samuel Lanzola owns 845 acres with dwelling on the north side of Vaughn Street in Greensboro. Assessments show state and county taxes for 1954 and 1955 with interest and penalties totaling 37.02 dollars.

Vaughn Street Greensboro

Thomas H. Johnson Lot Adjoins Engram and Simpson Greensboro

Property description Lot 65 by 141 feet with no buildings on East Academy Street Greensboro adjoining land of Raymond Engram and Bertha Simpson. Assessed value 9125 dollars. State and County Taxes for 1954 and 1955 with interest and penalties total 3 dollars 68 cents.

East Academy Street Greensboro Raymond Engram Bertha Simpson

Brubaker Estate Seeks Sale Of 4 Acre Farm Near Oil City

Third district W H Brubaker estate offers 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. For title see William Brubaker will recorded in Liber J i Ce No 14 folio 53 Will Record Caroline County Md.

Oil City Burrsville Ernest Lord Robert Brubaker Alton Brubaker Wm. Brubaker Caroline County

Carrie Gibbs 74 Acres Near Andersontown With Buildings

Property includes 74 acres with buildings located near Andersontown and adjoining lands of Harry H. Nuttle and J. L. Dickie. Assessed value $250.00. State and County Taxes for 1954 amount to 59.06.

Andersontown Harry H. Nuttle J. L. Dickie

Denton Lot 36 by 100 Near Lincoln Street

Property details for Lot 36 by 100 feet in Denton on the north side of Lincoln Street. Bordered by J DeWeese and Ella M. Carter. Assessed value 2110. Town of Denton taxes 1929 to 1955 incl interest and penalties total 139.79.

Lincoln Street Denton J. DeWeese Ella M. Carter

Terms of Sale Cash On The Day After Sale

The notice states payment is required in full on the day following the sale. Buyers must bring approved funds and comply with all terms specified in the sale notice. Registration and bidding procedures are outlined for participants.

Real estate auction in Caroline County Maryland

Promptly at 2 oclock p m on the premises the following described land in the Sixth Election District of Caroline County Maryland. A bungalow style dwelling with 4 rooms and bath on a lot bounded by Den ton Hillsboro State Road and cemetery lot. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in 30 days or all cash, with mortgage loan possible. Immediate possession and title papers at buyer expense. Auctioneer Louis C. Andrew. attorney Wesley E Thawley for Joseph S Jordan and Ethel B Jordan.

Caroline County State of Maryland Denton-Hillsboro State Road Cemetery Lot Ernest Brown Denton Hillsboro Ernest J. Brown Ethel B. Brown Joseph S. Jordan Ethel B. Jordan Kenmore

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Tum Chester James Blades William Daniels Reta Lank Milford Gladys Case Ann Calvert Farmington Arlene Hendricks Tlarrington Franklin Hendricks Chalmers Hendricks Berry Funeral Home Omro Todd Methodist Church Goldsboro Greensboro Cemetery Erva H. Butts Mrs Lois Stafford Mrs. Lyda Lord Virginia Stafford Gertrude W. Lederer Mary E. Dawson Jake Thomas William S. Orme K. Thomas Everngam N. 8Th Street Samuel Lanzola Thomas H. Johnson W. H. Brubaker Estate Carrie Gibbs Mid - City F. A. Yeates Mary C. Stanford Anderson Lumber Company Caroline Home & Auto Supply Alton Ewing D. F. Stewart Annapolis Road Bessie M. Doerr Fifth Ave Caroline Home and Auto Supply Adams & Wright Hardware Co Merriken Possesion Mag Call Denton Merriken Heirs Clarke Earl M. Crouse W. T. Lockerman Breeding & Nichols Rowens Office Equipment Co Dover St Phone Edna M. Doran West Denton Noble Motor Co Easton 245 Avon Cosmetics and Toiletries Avon Albert T. Morris Nancy Hall John M. Good Denton Journal Denton, Md Wingate Neal Benton R. Harrison Adams & Wright Market St G. Emory Gottwals Journal Peninsula Real Estate and Mortgage Service Coo Masonic Bldg Whiteoaks Jones Will’s Sporting Goods Franklin St Wesley E. Thawley Louis C. Andrew
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