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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1943
Page
6
A mixed list of horizontal and vertical crossword clues with numbered items. Includes terms for caustic substance, coins, verbs, animals, plants, and Latin phrases, along with river, affirmative vote, and various objects. Also features a note about a parale number and a release identifier, plus several missing or unclear entries.
Pantelleria fell after heavy air raids by RAF and USAAF with more than 200 planes striking Wilhelmshaven and Cuxhaven. British and American bombers dropped 5 250 tons across the Reich. 18 US heavy missions since May 14 caused 571 German planes shot down or damaged. Pantelleria relief highlighted allied air power. Malta comparisons drawn. Submarine production deemed satisfactory by Secretary Knox, with a growing fleet from 111 subs before Pearl Harbor and ongoing build rate. Guadalcanal air battle report notes 6 American aircraft lost against 77 Japanese planes, including 32 bombers.
Homemakers are urged to read seed labels carefully as new materials enter today’s market. Mrs Ether Knowles, home management specialist with the University of Maryland extension service, notes shoppers increasingly use points as well as dollars.
Mrs Knowles urges careful reading of labels for quantity and quality amid wartime material substitutions. She notes materials like washable 1 hook laundered fabrics and new dyer treatments while reminding readers foods are fortified with nutriments. Home planners should read packaging details to prepare balanced meals.
Actress Joan Bennett says hard work beats monotony and suggests women can aid the war effort through physical strength and activity. She helped establish entertainment centers and opened canteens after Pearl Harbor, promoting furnishings and traveling to oversee efforts.
The Liquidating Committee of Farmers and Merchants State Bank Denton Maryland will offer for sale at public auction to the highest cash bidder at the Court House front in Denton between 2 and 4 PM assets including mortgages notes and real estate constituting the remaining assets. A list is available for inspection at Sherman L Tribbit’s office in Denton Maryland.
Review notes the film Immortal Sergeant a 20th Century-Fox war romance set in Libya. It stars Henry Fonda and Maureen O'Hara and screens at Dentonia Theatre on May 28 and 29, praised for authenticity and its serious epic scale.
Mrs Helen Gescheidt offers a 1 pm sale on the dirt road from Greensboro to Goldsboro adjoining Jerome Davis Farm. Auction includes living room and dining room furniture, bedrooms, kitchen gear, tools, plus an 8-room renovated house with seven and a half acres. Personal property cash, real estate terms announced day of sale. Wm. E. Andrews and Luther Bennett oversee.
Public notice of a 1937 Maryland act rooted tax sale in Caroline County. Delinquent 1939 to 1942 taxes, penalties, and costs due on multiple parcels are offered at 2 pm at the Denton courthouse to the highest bidder, with properties to be sold as described including Alfred E Brewer Alfred Brewer Conrad Busking John Janson Heirs Isabelle Johnson Heirs and others. Parcels range 11 to 38 acres, many with no buildings, located near Goldsboro Henderson and Mt Zion with various adjoining land owners.
The Public Service Commission of Maryland sets a hearing for the sale of 10 acres near Preston with adjoining lands, in Case No. 4605. The order, dated June 21, 1945, directs publication prior to June 20, 1943, and notes parcels including 14 acres, etc, with various owners and nearby boundaries.
Public Service Commission of Maryland issues Order 39634 approving Choptank Electric Cooperative Inc. to amend a loan contract and issue a promissory note not exceeding 20000 dollars, secured by the existing deed of trust.
Gratitude is not only a verbal thanks but is reflected in actions that show appreciation. Mary Baker Eddy emphasizes that deeds demonstrate gratitude more than words, offering a practical measure of thankfulness.
Sadie F Roe property parcels in Ridgely and Holly area described with adjacent lands of Pritchett Garman Beaven and Samis Heirs. Taxes plus costs amount to 9.72 with interest to accrue to sale day June 29 1943. Treasurer Fred E Covey of Caroline County Maryland to offer parcels under Acts of Assembly for nonpayment of state and county taxes.
Public auction of valuable personalty to settle after vacating a residence on South Fourth street in Denton. Household goods will be sold to the highest bidder on a date to be announced.
A detailed auction listing describes furniture and household goods for sale including dining room sets, beds, mattresses, sofa and chairs, lamps, kitchen appliances, cookware, tools, lawn items, glassware, and numerous items not individually itemized. The collection includes a Singer sewing machine, radios, rugs, trunk items, and various stairs and ladders.
Notice that the subscriber in Caroline county has letters of administration cta on the estate of the deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers by December 19, 1943 or be barred. Debtors must settle promptly. Dated June 15, 1943. C Percy Dunning Administrator cta. True Copy Test Carlton V West Register of Wills.
On June 1 1943 the Orphans Court for Caroline County ordered the sale of property reported by Wesley E Thawley Trustee to be ratified and confirmed unless shown otherwise by August 5. A copy of the order must be published in a Caroline County newspaper for four consecutive weeks before July 3. Judges Luther W Handy Jesse T Dennis E Lloyd Fooks. True Copy Test.
Caroline county Maryland letters testamentary on the personal estate of Edward C. Carter late of Caroline county deceased. All persons with claims against the said estate must exhibit them with vouchers by December 12, 1948 or be barred by law from benefits. Executors E Carleton Carter R Allen Carter and registering official Tarlton V. West prompt settlement required.
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