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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1948
Page
5
A devotional reflection on John 17 1 11 20 23 calling Jesus high priest who prays for himself and for believers to be kept and united. It emphasizes salvation finished, the call to stay in the world yet be kept by the Father, and the mission as witnesses to the truth.
A compact set of crossword clues with numeric order includes entries for various aquatic, linguistic, and furniture terms. The list contains 1 through 43 across and down hints covering sea terms, tools, animals, and common nouns, with several language and measurement abbreviations.
Mrs Elizabeth Kibler aged 82 died at her Greensboro area home from heart disease. Funeral held Tuesday at St Elizabeths Church Denton officiated by Rev Francis Hensel with burial in Holy Cross cemetery. Survivors include two daughters Margaret Vogt Anne Bradford a son George Kibler and six grandchildren. The notice lists many local visitors and community updates including Red Cross drive and Merrel Spence’s world tour.
Boonsboro residents hosted gatherings with Ramsburg and Butler families. Delaware and Middletown visitors joined in dinners and social visits, with several residents attending the funeral of D. R. Adams in Federalsburg. Easton Hospital and family visits to Baltimore are noted among the week’s activities.
A notice promotes subscribing to The Denton Journal to receive all county news and updates. It emphasizes full access to local school, crime, court, and community reports through a regular subscription.
Mr. and Mrs. Palmer and son Donnie of Dover visited the Montagues. Miss Bonnie Lou Shelton of Sadlersville spent Sunday with Miss Joyce Thompson. Mrs. Melvin and daughter Catherine visited Dover. Mrs. Dennis of Plainsville and Mr. Canfield of Hartford were weekend guests of the Joneses. Mrs. Bennett of Dover was an overnight guest of Dora Melvin. Mrs. Welch of Aspers visited John J. Richard’s family. Capt. Phillips spent the weekend with his parents. Mrs. Lagush of New York stayed with her daughter and son-in-law. Mr. Rohman and grandson Richard Castlegone of Clayton visited Leslie Meredith. R. H. Stafford, receiving treatment in Kent General Hospital, is improving. Joé Vonville returned from Mitchellville Tennessee. wife and Joey stayed longer. The March W S C S meeting at Wesley Church is postponed. Robert Stafford and family visited Wilmington. Union and Wesley Churches begin repairing the community building and welcome donated help.
The Orphans' Court, led by Chief Judge Jesse T. Dennis and Associate Judge J. Norris Coulby, examined and ordered records. Inventories filed for Thomas J. Todd estate. separate debt lists for John H. Matthews and Charles Trice estates. An order to sell was granted. notices filed. Next meeting moved to Monday due to Maryland Day holiday.
Mr and Mrs Robert Robb and three children of Mifflintown Pa spent last weekend with the former s family.
Auction at the Paul Hoffman tenant house one mile east of Ridgely on the Greensboro road will offer two stores two cupboards two tables two rocking chairs two small chairs one large chair a new homemade rug three by five two large rugs dishes and cooking utensils wash boiler tubs baskets stove wood tools including saw hammer knife cutting axe post hole digger clothing shoes two men's suits three large trunks of women's wear including Paris made items ten packing boxes contents many other articles most items are new and in A-1 condition.
Phyllis Radcliffe applies to offer for sale beer at The Cozy Corner Henderson Caroline County First Election District. Objections must be filed with the Caroline County Board of License Commissioners or Clerk by 10 a.m. April 1, 1947. hearings set 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on that date before the Board. Rachel Collison, Clerk.
Ridge ly revival services began March 16 at Pilgrim Holiness Church led by Rev. Grier Baker with the Savage Sisters present. Guests include Doris Hickman with Rev. and Mrs J E Parker and Frank R Flounders with J J Williams at Lansdowne. Theodore Warner visited Easton. Merrel E Spence returns from the Orient. Rev A D Holder, 70, pastor of Trinity A M E, died of a heart attack March 18 at the parsonage.
Trustees announce a public sale by decree in Chancery No. 4080 for March 5 1947 at 2 to 4 pm in front of the Denton Maryland courthouse. The Griffin property on Water Street described by bounds and deeds will be sold with terms one third cash or all cash, improvements include a two story dwelling and barn with town water and electricity.
Public sale of Parcel No 1 and Parcel No 2 in Caroline County near American Corner and Owling Creek Mills. Parcel 1 is about 80 acres with outbuildings on a farm near Fowling Creek Mills. Parcel 2 is about 4 acres adjoining Nichols land. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance after ratification with interest or all cash. Auctioneer William E. Andrew.
A Haitian native educated at Morgan College Baltimore died after a brief illness. He served this charge for five years and is survived by his wife five children including four daughters in Washington and a son in New York City.
Creditors and all persons with claims against the estate of Edward Cook late of Caroline County are warned to file claims with vouchers with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Caroline County by May 31, 1947 or be excluded from all benefits of the estate by law.
Notice is given that John L. Towle has letters of administration on the personal estate of Carrie J. Wellen late of Caroline county Maryland. Creditors must present claims with vouchers by September 6 1947 or be barred from estate benefits. Debtors must settle promptly. Dated March 4 1947. Carlton V. West Register of Wills.
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