CROSSWORD PUZZLE ACROSS 1 Land measure 5 A throng 9 Dregs 10 Self. comb. form 11 Gentlemen (abbr.) 12 Peel 14 Constellation 15 Masculine 16 Cubic meter 18 Leafy shelter 19 Reckoned chronologi cally 21 Ostrich-like bird 24 Therefore 25 Silkworm 29 Conspicuous 32 Merganser 33 Perform 34 Prescription term 35 Artist's stand 38 Caverns 41 Ancient language 45 Leave out 46 Manufactured 47 Light wood 49 Two-legged 50 Astringent fruit 51 Source of indigo 52 Weakens 53 Vehicles 8 Sheer linen 11 Short for August 13 By means of 17 Compass point 18 Exist 20 Leaping amphibians 21 Goddess of dawn 22 Silent 23 Indian 26 Narrow inlet 27 Tavern 28 Turkish 1 magistrate 30 American tree 31 Christmas carol 36 Like 37 A thin scale 38 Seagull 39 Accumulate 40 Residence 42 Tropical animal 43 Heathen images 44 Male nick name 48 Roman money 149 Ferryboat
A compact clue list is presented alphabetically by across and down with many entries spanning land measure throngs and ancient languages. Items include a mix of geographic terms, animals, body parts, and common abbreviations, plus classic puzzle words such as magistra te or ferryboat. The grid challenge combines terse definitions with short answers suitable for a traditional newspaper puzzle.
Highway loads and desert routes aid wartime munitions effort
The article notes a 105,020 pound total gross load with 18,000 pound axle limit on leading wheels, and a 24 hour wartime trip time from Gables to Las Vegas. It emphasizes road capacity's critical role in wartime logistics and the UN allied effort to marshal mineral resources for victory.
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Gables
Las Vegas
United Nations
Orphans' Court approves stock transfer in Slemmer estate
The Orphans' Court met Tuesday with Judges Handy Dennis and Fooks present. The court examined and approved the petition and order to transfer and assign bank stock filed in the Frank G. Slemmer estate.
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Orphans’ Court
Handy
Dennis
Fooks
Frank G. Slemmer
Trustee's Sale of Real Estate in Caroline County
Under a 1944 Orphans' Court decree, Caroline County Welfare Board as complainant will conduct a public auction in front of the Court House Denton Maryland to sell valuable real estate and estate of Belle Hutchins Satterfield deceased and others named as Defendants. The sale is conducted by the trustee named in the decree as of the public auction date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court For
Caroline County
Caroline County Welfare Board
Eliza Scott
Belle Hutchins Satterfield
Orphans’ Court
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Bryant
Sixth Street
High Street
Joshua W. Bryant
Sallie H. Bryant
Belle T. Hutchins
John H. Satterfield
Charles P. Dunning
Sampson P. Satterfield
Bell T. Satterfield
Liber L.B.T
Metals Move by Highway in War Resource Strategy
A wartime report stresses highway transport as essential to mining efficiency. Trucks supplement rail, delivering ore from small or remote operations to mills, with examples in Nevada where trailer trains haul magnesium oxide 668 miles daily due to distant rail links. The piece notes 25,000 tons monthly handled by one company and describes trailer operations, weights, and logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Gables
Nev
Las Vegas
Boulder Dam
Estate sales and probate notices across multiple decedents
Summary of court records showing accounts of sales, notices to creditors, and petitions. Estates mentioned include Alma Todd Harrington M Bell Mamie Griffith Josephine Downes Spencer Jones Belle Hutchins Satterfield Araminta Poole Abraham Stufft and executors Grace Andrew Philip Downes. Appraisers named Ricards Scotten Rawlings Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Todd
Harrington M. Bell
Caroline G. Dobson
Mamie E. Griffith
Josephine M. Downes
Philip W. Downes
John R. Ricards
Wm. K. Scotten
Tina Harris
Spencer Jones
Belle Hutchins Satterfield
Roderick Miller
Araminta Poole
Abraham G. Stufft
Grace S. Andrew
Raymond B. Rawlings
James T. Butler
Public Sale of Valuable Household Goods in Denton
Public auction at 1 o'clock at the late home corner of Gay and Fourth streets Denton featuring bedroom living room dining room and kitchen furniture including bedsteads bureaus chairs a piano Philco radio heatrola electric lamps and a range many items not listed. Sale rain or shine and represents the entire lot owned by Mrs Walter George with Jas Temple as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Gay and
Fourth Streets
Philco
Sale of Sadie Adams property Ratified in 1944 Order
Order dated March 2 1944 by Layman J Redden Committee Trustee of Sadie B Adams Mortgagee ratifies and confirms sale of property unless cause to the contrary shown by May 3 next. Publication required in Caroline County newspaper four consecutive weeks before April 1. Reported sale amount is 2650.00. D Ralph Horsey Clerk. True Copy test.
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J. Redden
Sadie B. Adams
Caroline County
D. Ralph Horsey
Notice To Creditors Of Josephine Downes Deceased
This notice from Caroline county Maryland informs that Philip W. Downes is executor of the estate of Josephine M Downes. Creditors must present claims with vouchers by September 18 1944 or be barred from the estate. Those owing the estate must settle promptly. March 14 1944. Carlton V West Register of Wills true copy shown.
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Josephine M. Downes
Caroline County
Carlton V. West
Register of Wills
Estate accounts filed for John H. Mertiken probate
Interest and rent accounts show taxes paid insurance premiums and upkeep for the John H. Mertiken estate. The first and final administration account documents final actions by the executor and closes the estate under court supervision.
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John H. Mertiken
In Memoriam for Lawrence Dennis 1930
In loving memory of my dear son Lawrence A. Dennis who passed away March 14 1930. Just a line of sweet remembrance and a memory fond and true. A token of devotion my heart still longs for you. The years of your life were numbered. When the messenger whispered low the master has come and called for thee. He answered I am ready to go. Loved and remembered by your mother Elizabeth D. Collison.
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Lawrence A. Dennis
Assignee's Sale Forecloses Maryland Property in Denton
Foreclosure sale in Denton Maryland follows a mortgage on Harry H. Smith and Lillian A. Smith to Harry S. Smith dated 1930. Assignee Wesley E. Thawley will auction three parcels in Caroline County, including two Marydel parcels with frontages on Main Street and Saw Mill Road, plus a Marydel lot tied to court case records. Improvements include a two story seven room dwelling, barn, garage, corn crib, meat house, chicken house, all in good repair with electricity.
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Harry H. Smith
Lillian A. Smith
Harry S. Smith
Caroline County
Maryland
T.C.H
Wesley E. Thawley
Court House
Denton
Marydel
Templeville
Edward H
Rachel E. Morris
Harry S. Dailey
Edward H. Morris
Liber T.L.D
H. H. Smith
John F. Stafford
Public sale of two Caroline County tracts under 1944 power
Under a 1944 power of attorney Basil R. Taylor et al authorize W Brewster Deen to sell at public auction in front of the Denton court house between 2 and 4 pm the James Henry Holmes Home Property 140 acres and the Norman B. Taylor Farm with a 9 room house and outbuildings plus a 6 room tenant house. Tract 2 is 70 acres with access from Bethlehem to Wood Wharf. One half cash day of sale balance in two installments or all cash option. payments bear interest. Title papers and revenue stamps at purchaser expense.
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Basil R. Taylor
W. Brewster Deen
Caroline County
Maryland
Court House
Denton
Bethlehem
Harmony
James A. Parrott
Waddell
Preston
A. J. Messick
James Henry Holmes
Norman B. Taylor
Wood Wharf
Alexine Ledman
William Friend
Auction terms for sale by Wesley E. Thawley assignee
One third of the purchase price due in cash on sale day with balance due on ratification or all cash at purchaser option. Any deferred payments to bear interest from sale day and be secured to the satisfaction of the undersigned assignee. Title papers and all documentary stamps at ex Wesley E. Thawley Assignee James Temple Auctioneer.
Card of Thanks from Frank H. Doerr
Card of thanks expresses gratitude from Frank H. Doerr to the C C Co Class M Y F W C S of Concord M E Church PF B Group No 3 Andersontown Hobbs Club and friends for fruit cards and flowers sent during illness with many thanks.
Deeds of kindness and sympathy noted by Irwin family
For deeds of kindness, cards of sympathy and beautiful floral tributes we are all truly thankful. W. J. Irwin and Family.
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W. J. Irwin
Public sale of household goods in Goldsboro Maryland
Heir to estate sells his late wife’s effects at home in Goldsboro on a 1944 date, starting 10 30 a m rain or shine. Items include living room and bedroom suites, clocks radios chinaware glassware kitchen furniture and tools plus rugs curtains shoes and numerous other household articles. Auctioneers and clerks listed.
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Goldsboro
Maryland
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Amoericen Road Builders’ Assn
Veskhingtom, D. G
Church Street
James Temple
Chesapeake Bay
Sandy Point
Claiborne
Matapeake
Romancolke
the State Roads Commission OF
East Lexington Street
Baltimore
Ac Ee
Rae
Fred J. Wright
Alton Billmeier
C. Elsie Billmeier
Optometrists
Ernest G.cooper
Walter George
Jas. Temple
Niss
Ernest Brindley
Nora Brindley
Memoriam
Elizabeth D. Collison
State of
Thomas E. Heather
William H. DeWeese
Susan Boyer
John W. Boyer
J. Owen Knotts
Samuel G Boyer
L.B.T
Henry R. Lewis
G.A.D
J. Edgar Hoover
Baltimore Sunday American
All Newstands
Morris
New Cole
Elbert J. Saunders
Wm. E. Andrew
Luther Bennett
Louise Scotten
Alice E. Sylvester
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