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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1948

Page

3

Prestonians enjoy weekends with relatives and visits

Preston area residents and relatives are mentioned across a series of social calls and visits. Notable items include Fletcher and Barbara Sisk with parents, Lee Noble Jr visiting Beacom College family, Marilyn Noble and Jack Noble spending Easter with John Noble family, and several others hosting or visiting in local towns. A funeral in Pocomoke is noted and several trips to Springfield, Mass. and New York City are listed.

Fletcher Sisk Jr Barbara Sisk A. W. Sisk Lee Noble Jr Beacom College Lee W. Noble E. J. Harris Burton Proctor Baltimore Preston Marilyn Bell Noble Greenwood School Jack Noble Princeton University E. B. Blades Carville Fleetwood Denton Fleetwood Blades G. C. Carmine Erna Courson Jack Stieff Jack Pocomoke Bethel Del Courson Carmine Harold P. Klahold Alfred L. Weil Springfield Mass New York City

Social visits and guests fill Easter season in town

Mrs. John D. Davis hosted Mr. and Mrs. William Bledsoe of Silver Beach New Jersey and will visit Passaic New Jersey for Easter. Mrs. Arthur Marvel of Baltimore guests Mr. and Mrs. Charles Samis. George Wilson and sons of Bel Air visited Palm Sunday with Lawrence Wilson. Mrs. Franklin A. Stayer dined with H. F. Parker and called on Mary Smith at East New Market. Beverly Marvel from near Frederick spent weekend with Suzanne Swing. I. T. Saulsbury hosted son in law and daughter William Leavin of New York City. Leavin family recently returned from Europe. They visited maternal grandparents Banziereé in Le Havre. Maynard Clark and son Garey of Baltimore stayed with their uncle and aunt. Joy Hoffman of Easton visited Sunday with her parents.

John D. Davis William Bledsoe Silver Beach Bronx N. J Passaic Arthur Marvel Baltimore Charles Samis George Wilson and Sons Bel Air Lawrence Wilson Franklin A. Stayer H. F. Parker Mary Smith East New Market Beverly Marvel Frederick Suzanne Swing I. T. Saulsbury William Leavin New York City Leavin Europe Monsieur Et Madame Banziereé le Havre France Maynard Clark Garey Joy Hoffman Easton

Notice To Creditors Caroline County Maryland 1948

Notice to creditors that Mary E. Coursey administratrix of Frederick N. Coursey late of Caroline county deceased has the estate administrated by The Orphans Court for Caroline county Maryland. Creditors must present claims with vouchers by September 27 1948 or be excluded from estate. Debtors must settle promptly. March 22 1948. Mary E. Coursey administratrix. Carlton V. West Register of Wills.

Caroline County Orphans’ Court Maryland Frederick N. Coursey Mary E. Coursey

Ridgely social notes and Beacom College dinner attendance

Mr and Mrs Elmer Hoffman host social notes. Milton S Andrews of Wilmington visited Ridgely on Monday. Mrs Frank Samis spent weeks with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred Voshell near Cordova. Miss Patricia A Saulsbury of Wilmington visited her parents in Ridgely. Charles Samis returned home with Walter Sheaffer and children from Philadelphia. Mrs Lewis Lane is ill at her Ridgely home. Lofland Slaughter attended Beacom College dinner for the second annual event by Beacom College law students in Wilmington on March 17. he is the elder son of Mr and Mrs F L Slaughter of Ridgely.

Elmer Hoffman Milton S. Andrews Wilmington Ridgely Frank Samis Fred Voshell Cordova Patricia A. Saulsbury Albert W. Saulsbury Charles Samis Walter Sheaffer Philadelphia Lewis Lane Lofl and Slaughter Beacom College Del Hob F. L. Slaughter

Orphans Court Grants Admin Letters in Several Estates

The Orphans Court met with Associate Judges Moore and Coulby. Letters of administration were granted to Annabelle Everett for Mollie E. Smith. bonds filed and creditors notices ordered. Appraisers named. final accounts filed in Julius Henry Summerfield and Earl W. Pennypacker estates. releases recorded for Margar et Summerfield, Lillian Lambert, and Addie L. Wilson. Administration granted to Lee W. Noble for C Fulton Noble with bonds approved and creditors notices published.

Orphans’ Court Charles V. Moore J. Norris Coulby Mollie E. Smith Annabelle Everett T. Seward Dailey James H. Scotten Margaret Summerfield Lillian Lambert Addie L. Wilson Edith K. Greenlee C. Fulton Noble Lee W. Noble

Hillsboro Visitors and Philadelphia Trips Featured

Hillsboro residents Mrs Joseph M Eaton and Mrs Chas Jarrell accompanied by Mrs John Decker and Mrs Norman Harrington were Salisbury visitors. Mr and Mrs Harry S Kemp stayed with Mr and Mrs Tra Nelson in Trappe on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wm Thompson and Mrs S S Thompson with Mrs J Norman Clark of Denton visited Philadelphia on Monday. Joseph M Eaton and daughter with Mrs Norman Harrington spent Friday in Philadelphia meeting Miss Ellinor Eaton.

Joseph M. Eaton Chas Jarrell John Decker Norman Harrington Salisbury Harry S. Kemp Tra Nelson Trappe Wm. Thompson S. S. Thompson J. Norman Clark Denton Philadelphia Ellinor Eaton

Easter Holiday Visit Highlights Local Hosts

Spring vacation plans include staying at home. Mr and Mrs Claude Baker and Mr Harvey Baker of Wilmington were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Short and family. Mrs Francis Fleming and daughter Jean spent the weekend in Baltimore. Mrs Chas Jarrell, Mrs Oscar Clark, Mrs Wm Dickinson and Miss Sadye Wothers visited Chester town calling on relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Wm Brown Eaton visited Baltimore Thursday. Mrs James Sherwood returned home after spending most of the winter in Denton. Mrs Willard Russell was guest of Mr and Mrs James Price of Mathews on Sunday.

Claude Baker Harvey Baker Wilmington Wm. Short Francis Fleming Jean Baltimore Chas. Jarrell Oscar Clark Wm. F. Dickinson Sadye Wothers Chestertown Wm. Brown Eaton James Sherwood Denton Willard Russell James Price Mathews

Unity Homemakers Club Meets For St Patrick Day

The Unity Homemakers Club met at Mrs Alvin Gadow's home with eight members and two visitors. Topics included magazines every homemaker should read, a short report on the Executive Board meeting, a talk on buying clothes and fabric details, and Irish songs led by Miss Phyllis Leese.

Unity Homemakers Club Alvin Gadow St. Patrick’s Day Better Homes and Gardens Farm Journal Country Gentleman Ladies Home Journal McCall’s T. J. Turkington Thos. Ellwanger Dan Riner Phyllis Leese Thomas Moore

Caroline county obituary summons heirs and estate notice

In Caroline county Maryland the administrator announces that all claims against the estate of Mollie E. Smith must be presented by September 27, 1948 or be barred by law. Creditors and claimants are urged to settle promptly. Annabelle Everett, Administratrix. True Copy Test.

Mollie E. Smith Caroline County Annabelle. Everett

Reading on St Patrick and Stanley party for club

Mrs. Thomas Ellwanger gave a reading on St Patrick at the meeting. Miss Mildred Parrott conducted a Stanley party for the club to raise funds. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting is set for April 21 at Mrs. Frank Ziegler’s home.

Thomas Ellwanger St. Patrick Mildred Parrott Frank Ziegler

Earnest Effort Prompts Amusement Through Kindness and Fancy

A thoughtful maxim attributed to Tuckerman notes that earnestness wins respect whereas amusement relies on gentleness and imagination. The quote suggests balancing sincerity with lighthearted charm to engage others effectively.

Public Sale of Valuable Farm Equipment and Livestock

I will sell at public auction on the Andrew Hutchi son farm on the road from American Corners to Union Grove Cemetery at 10 o clock. Items include two gray horses nine and sixteen years old a Jersey cow and calf a seven year old cow a Ford tractor and farming implements bought new in 1945 such as tractors plows saw bench grain drill hay rake and more plus 1000 lbs of old iron and farm accessories. Terms cash. Herman Conley owner William Andrews auctioneer Leon Cox clerk.

Andrew Hutchison American Corners Union Grove Cemetery Ford John Deere South Bend Planet Jr Fairbanks

License hearing set for beer sale at Belmont Golf Club

Notice from Caroline County Maryland announces H Reese Deane applying for a beer license at Choptank Belmont Golf & Country Club in the 4th Election District. Board will hear objections April 6 1948 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Court House Denton. Objections due by 10 a.m. April 6 1948. Rachel Collison Clerk.

Executrix sale of Greensboro real estate in Maryland

Executors of Zaida R Barton announce public auction of two Greensboro parcels in Caroline County as described in the 1936 deed. Tract 1 covers 11 814 square feet on Main Street with a two story dwelling and two apartments. Tract 2 comprises 9 000 square feet on Railroad Avenue with a 10 room residence and a two car garage. Sale in front of Zaida R Barton home on Railroad Avenue between 1 and 3 PM, 1948, with terms one third cash and balance after ratification or all cash option. Auctioneers and executors named.

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 William P. Manlove Mae G. Manlove Ollie W. Barton Zaida M. Barton Liber T.C.H William Manlove State of Messrs Marcus and Jackson Barcus-Jackson Mary Z. Barton Liber T.L.D O. W. Barton

Executors Sale Of Zaida Barton Household Goods

Executors of Zaida A Barton announce a public sale of valuable household goods and personal property at her Railboro home on 1948 at 11 A M rain or shine. The listing includes furniture antiques and a General Electric Stratolin er electric range with multiple built in features and many other items.

General Electric Morris Philco Winthrop

Sale of Real Estate of Zaida R Barton

Beginning at 1:30 P.M. the above personal property sale will be suspended and the executors will at that time sell the real estate of Zaida R. Barton, deceased, as mentioned in the accompanying real estate advertisement.

Zaida R. Barton

License to offer beer sale filed in Caroline County

J Leon and R B Todd filed for a license to offer for sale beer and brewed beverages under the act at Harmony on the south side of Street in the 8th Election District. Objections must be received by 10 o’clock a.m. April 6, 1948, with hearings between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. If any objections exist they will be heard during those hours.

General Assembly of Maryland J. Leon R. B. Todd Harmony Caroline County Maryland Board of License Commissioners of County Commissioners Denton

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True Sea Carlton V. West Register of Wills Francis P. LeBuffe American Weekly Nation Hillsboro Homemakers Club Carlton G. L. Wilson Ridgely, MD Tuckerman Bush Herman Conley William Andrews Leon Cox Finan Cial the Peoples Bank of Catholines H. Reese Deane Belmont Golf & Country Club Board of License Commissioners Court House Board OF County Commissioners OF Rachel Collison Maggie Rinker Stover J. Redden William E. Andrew Maggie Rinkersto Zaida A. Barton Audt George W. Beck Ormond L. Andrew Clerks Portia Hamilton
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