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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1948

Page

3

National 4-H Week Window Exhibit at Breeding and Nichols

Greetings to 4-H members as Little Homemakers 4-H Club sets up a window display after school at Breeding and Nichols. Junior leaders finish dresses for the exhibit while photos, the Blue Ribbon Secretary Book, and a poem from the October National 4-H News are shared. The club thanks local merchants for support and notes last year’s window space at Everingham and this year’s cooperation from Mr Nichols.

Breeding and Nichols Everagamns Nichols

Denton Kittens Extend Streak With 17th Win Of Season

Denton Kittens defeated Milford Blue Hens to extend the win streak to 7 games and reach 17 victories overall. Welch led Denton with 15 points in a 25-16 victory after a sluggish first half, while Laurel’s Tyndall totaled 8 for the visitors. The team followed up with a 15-12 win over Felton, with Welch suffering injuries but Denton preparing for Seaford game March 3.

Milford Blue Hens Shore Denton Kittens Armory Merchant Sponsored Laurel Denton Girls Welch Kittens Denton Guards Smith Detwiler The Seaford Tyndall Felton Armory Court Milford Pine Hoyst McDonald Cahall Denton Denton Fe F. T. Smith Q Welch Horst Hughes Brubaker Mce- Neal DeFord Willis F. T

4-H Week Marks Growth at Tuckahoe Club

The Tuckahoe 4-H Club expands with one new member and plans a talent program at the next meeting. Activities include fun moments, piano solos, and demonstrations as members pledge to “make his best better” and unite with 4-H Clubs of the World.

Tuckahoe

Increased Retirement Benefits for Federal Employees

Senator Herbert R. OConor hailed the broadened Civil Service Retirement Act signed by President Truman. Beginning April 1 annuitants gain a 25 percent or $300 annual increase, with optional survivor benefits of 50 percent. The formula allows 1.5 percent or 1 percent plus $25 per year, no service maximum, and potential annuity up to 80 percent of average salary.

Herbert R. O’conor Truman Committee On Post Office and Civil Service O’conor O'Conor

Marydel Lions Club announces committee rosters

Oscar L. Lord Sr. announces committee assignments for the Marydel Lions Club with chairmen listed first on each panel. Committees include Boys and Girls Work Edw Lapham Peter Gray Wm L Oxley Sr Citizenship and Patriotism M B Kinnamon Walter Donlevy J Wesley Walls Jr Civic Improvement L H Collison Leonard Covell A Lee Harman Community Betterment Harry Heather Bert Kaler Wallace Stafford Education Howard Logan Clarence Phillips Henry Austin Health and Welfare J Wesley Walls Sr Junior Walls Henry Shultie Safety Wallace Stafford Peter Gray Henry Austin Light Conservation and Blind Herbert Butts Junior Walls John Wilkens Attendance Paul Smith Bert Kaler Oscar Lord Constitution and By-Laws Lee Harman M B Kinnamon Edw Lapham Convention Leonard Cowell Robert Heather James Jones Jr Finance Robert Heather Harry Heather J Wesley Walls Sr Lions Education John Wilkens Amos Wyatt Wallace Stafford Membership Bert Kaler Oscar Lord Lewis Antal Program and Entertainment Wm Oxley Sr Howard Logan Lee Harman Publicity Amos Wyatt Lou Collison Bob Heather On each committee the first person named is chairman of that particular committee.

Oscar L. Lord Sr Marydel Lions Club Boys and Girls Edw. Lapham Peter Gray Wm. L. Oxley Sr M. B. Kinnamon Walter Donlevy J. Wesley Walls Jr L. H. Collison Leonard Covell A. Lee Harman Harry Heather Bert Kaler Wallace Stafford Howard Logan Clarence Phillips Henry Austin J. Wesley Walls Sr Junior Walls Henry Shultie Herbert Butts John Wilkens Paul Smith Oscar Lord Lee Harman Leonard Cowell

Sewing Circle entertainments and local gatherings in Goldsboro

The Sewing Circle was pleasantly entertained by Mrs. Howard Brown on Tuesday night. The monthly W.S.C.S. Circle No. 1 met at Mrs. Roland Cartwright's home on Wednesday afternoon. Circle No. 2 will be hosted by Mrs. Mary Jarrell on Tuesday March 9 at 8 PM. Families hosted relatives, attended funerals in Felton Del and visited in Greenwood. The M.Y.F. will meet March 10 hosted by Miss Ann Butler. Mrs. Ruth Cartwright returned from Easton Memorial Hospital improved in health.

Howard Brown W.S. CS. Circle No. 1 Roland Cartwright W.S.C.S Mary Jarrell Clifford Hughes W. J. Murphy E. S. Martin Cooper Gruwell Felton Del M.Y.F Ann Butler Ruth Cartwright Easton Memorial Hospital W. J. Jump E S. Martin Carrie Jarman Russell Greenwood Louise Milby Dover Alberta Schaube Smith Shockley Memorial Hospital Easton

Mr and Mrs Chas Bickling Entertained Their Children

Mr and Mrs Chas Bickling hosted a family gathering for their children from Marcus Hook Wilmington and Chester Pennsylvania last Sunday in a small local celebration noting extended family attendance and a pleasant afternoon.

Chas. Bickling Marcus Hook Wilmington Chester

Community and church events in Preston area

The W S C S of the Methodist Church hosted a seasonal party at the Fireman's hall Monday night. The fourth quarterly conference is set for Friday in the Church School room with Dr Essel P Thomas presiding. Community Club met Tuesday at Mrs W H McAlister's home where Mrs J Howard Link spoke on Fine Arts and St Patrick. Local residents report hospital discharge and travel updates including trips to Miami Florida and a Lions Club meeting with Mr Wilbert Merriken as guest speaker.

Methodist Church Essel P. Thomas W. H. McAlister J. Howard Link St. Patrick Lloyd Cannon Easton Hospital H. B. Plummer Harry Hollis Theodore Fletcher Miami Fla Wilbert Merriken Denton Lions Club Robert Todd

Executors Sale of Valuable Real Estate in Greensboro Md

Executors of Zaida R. Barton announce a public sale of two Greensboro parcels in Caroline County. Tract 1 includes a parcel on Main Street with a two-apartment structure and a parsonage site. Tract 2 covers a Railroad Avenue lot with a 10-room dwelling, 2-car garage, and modern amenities. Sale in front of the Barton home on a 1 3 and 3 hour window with options for partial or full cash, or terms per decree.

Zaida R. Barton Orphans’ Court Caroline County Maryland Railroad Avenue Greensboro Main Street Methodist Episcopal Parsonage Mrs. Roe Blanche. Rickards Rickards Roe George W. Eliason Sarah E. Clark Blanche Richards State of Messrs Marcus and Jackson Marcus-Jackson Barcus-Jackson Jine Ollie W. Barton Mr. Barton Liber T.L.D O. W. Barton

Notice To Creditors J Ed Nichols estate Caroline County Md

Notice to creditors announces Lillie Nichols administratrix for J Ed Nichols of Caroline County Maryland requests claims with vouchers be presented by September 5 1948 or be barred from estate benefits. Warnings to all who owe the estate to settle promptly. Dated March 2 1948 with witness Carlton V West Register of Wills on true copy.

J. ED. Nichols Caroline County Carlton V Carlton V. West Register of Wills Orphans’ Court Maryland Della M. Arnold

Notice of Probate for Sarah C. Willoughby Estate

Public notice from the administration on the personal estate of Sarah C. Willoughby late of Caroline County. All persons indebted to the estate must settle by September 15 to avoid forfeiture of rights. True copy.

Public Sale Personalty on James Neal Farm Near Williston

Claude W. Allen of Denton Maryland announces a public auction of personal property on the James Neal farm from Williston to Concord road starting at 1 p m Items include two Holstein cows a Guernsey cow a Guernsey heifer a nine month old steer a brood sow laying hens Farmall H tractor equipment along with various farming implements and household goods Payment in cash day of sale no removal before terms met Auctioneer William Andrew Clerk Geo W Beck Included are twenty one items such as laundry and furniture pieces with many farm tools and equipment listed for sale and sale notes indicate cattle blood tested and milking gear plus a washing machine and household furnishings.

U. S. Air Corps James Neal Williston Concord Guernsey

Farm sale listing at Raughley Farm on Denton Burrsville road

Alfred Baughley owner auctioning 15 cattle and one Holstein male from an accredited herd, 12 cows aged 2 to 8 with fresh or soon to fresh conditions, plus mules, brood sows, an Essex hog, multiple McCormick Deering implements, hoes, plows, binder, rakes, seed, and feed. Auctioneer W. E. Andrew. Sale begins at 10 a.m. on the Denton Burrsville road location.

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Marydel Aoa Dr. Salsbury Nuttle Milling Co N. Allen Shipley R. Allen Edie Waller Denton Fg D Cahall Neal, Brubaker Felton Fe F. T Steward Davidson Russell A Blades I. Kersey G. Kersey Stassi Goldsboro Virginia Cartwright J. Virgil H. Earle Smith Masonic Baltimore Newadeale DR. Weygand DR. Parker Cambridge Preston William P. Manlove Mae G. Manlove Zaida M. Barton Liber T.C.H William Manlove Maggie Rinker Stover J. Redden William E. Andrew George W. Beck Ormond L. Andrew Lillie Nichols Sarah C. Willoughby Ella Boone James J. Doran Apex Claude W. Allen Denton, Md William Andrew Geo. W. Beck Raughley Burrsville McCormick - Deering McCormick-Deering McCormick- Deering Morgan Alfred Baughley W .E. Andrew Evelyn Arnold Perry G. L. Wilson Ridgely, MD
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