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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1951

Page

3

Ridgely News Details Local Visits and Events

Ridgely residents host visitors from Philadelphia Delaware and New Jersey. Mentions of Rogers multi-person gatherings, PTA bake sale May 5 and Women’s Work Council May 11. Local groups plan clean-up day May 14 and seek signal light at Central Ave crossing. Senator Layman Redden spoke at a May Chamber meeting.

Margaret Sparks Philadelphia Virginia Sparks Mary Renee Saulsbury University of Delaware I. T. Saulsbury Elmer Anthony Centreville Ronald R. Lane Clarence Mundy Sr Henry Westervelt Millville N. J Norman Wilson John Moore William E. Jarrell, Sr Cambridge Ruben Ebling Tuckahoe Ridgely Women’s Work Council Agnes Crouse Furman’s Grove Homemakers Club Kenneth Decker Queen Anne Wilson Layster Charles Dean William Cooper Jr Pomona Grange Ridgely Firemen’s Hall John Reinhold Layman Redden Denton Messr James Lynch Edward Sparks Henry Fleming Pennsylvania Railroad Central Ave

Our Mother Then and Now A Path to Grateful Living

Poem urging remembrance of mothers on Mother's Day. It extols a mother's sacrifices and influence, urging readers to write to their mothers and share appreciation. The author Roy V. R. Grogan signs from RFD 4 Easton Maryland.

Roy V. R. Grogan RFD Easton, Md

Detwiler Completes Air Force Basic Training at Lackland

Pvt. William F. Detwiler, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Detwiler of Denton, finishes AF basic airmen indoctrination at Lackland Air Force Base known as Gate to the Air Force near San Antonio. The course evaluates aptitude for a particular vocation and career, preparing him for technical training and specialized work. Subscribe For The Journal Today.

William F. Detwiler H. M. Detwiler Denton Lackland Air Force Base Air Force Lackland San Antonio Human Resource Research Center

Local Health Notes From Milford Hospital

Mr and Mrs Charlie Stevens and Mrs Frank Hollis underwent surgery at Milford Hospital on Thursday. Friends wish Mrs Hollis a complete and speedy recovery. Mrs Frank Taggart is a patient at Delaware Hospital in Wilmington.

Frank Hollis Milford Hospital Frank Taggart Delaware Hospital Wilmington

In Memoriam Carrie E Griffith by Martha Schlegel

In loving remembrance of my dear mother Carrie E Griffith the memory of her shines everywhere and comforts me in daily tasks at home. Her spirit feels close, speaking through the day and guiding my life with a familiar tone and blessing.

Carrie E. Griffith Martha Schlegel

Orphans Court Records Filed In Multiple Estates

The Orphans Court met with Chief Judge H. Roland Towers and Associate Judges Moore and Brackett. Proceedings included final accounts for Robert H. Thawley Burt Hobbs and T Clayton Horsey, inventories in John H Willoughby and John C Skinner estates, renunciations, administrators appointed, and notices to creditors.

Orphans’ Court H. Roland Towers Charles V. Moore Maurice A. Brackett Robert H. Thawley Wesley E. Thawley T. Clayton Horsey Eleanor F. Horsey K. Thomas Everngam K. Thomas Everngamn John H. Willoughby Clifton C. Willoughby Melvin J. Willoughby

Local Families Host Weekend Visits in Hickman Area

Mrs Minnie O Day spent last weekend with daughter and family the Philip Vincents of Harrington. Mr and Mrs Robert Messick of Farmington visited the Messick parents for Mrs Messicks birthday. Edgar Fountain of Bridgeville hosted dinner with J C Fountains and Sewell Abbott of Snow Hill in attendance. Sam O Day visited his son Irvin O Day and Wilmer Nagel of Federalsburg entertained the O Day group. Isaac Noble joined Wilmer Nagel and Mrs Margaret Breeding of Federalsburg for Sunday. Mrs Harry Willis of Anderson Town visited J N Drummond’s family last Saturday. Raymond Cannon and Harry Gilbert of Wilmington joined weekend guests in the area.

Minnie O’day Philip Vincent Harrington Robert Messick Farmington Floyd Messick Sewell Abbott Snow Hill Abbott Sam O'Day Irvin O’day Wilmer Nagel Federalsburg Isaac Noble Margaret Breeding Harry Willis Andersontown J. N. Drummond Raymond Cannon Harry Gilbert Wilmington

Inventory of Hudson M Harris estate filed by executor

Inventory and appraisement of the personal estate of Hudson M Harris, deceased, was filed by Howard M Harris, executor.

Hudson M. Harris Howard M. Harris

Maryland Spray Calendar publication for growers control info

Commercial fruit growers in Maryland can obtain complete guidance on insect and disease control by consulting Maryland Spray Calendar Publication No. 134 issued by the Extension Service University of Maryland. County agents can provide copies to those who do not have one.

Maryland Maryland Spray Extension Service University of Maryland

Charity Means Giving Advice To A Married Man

A compact quip notes that some people call charity by offering advice to a married man, hinting at unsolicited guidance as a social habit. The line wryly contrasts genuine aid with meddling counsel.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted in Caroline Co

Subscribers of Caroline county Maryland announce letters testamentary on the personal estate of Bertha L Wright late of Caroline county deceased All persons having claims against the deceased must exhibit them with vouchers to the subscribers on or before October 27 1951 or be excluded from estate benefits Those owing the estate must settle promptly Given April 23 1951

Caroline County Orphans’ Court Maryland Bertha L. Wright Albert E. Shields Albert FE. Shields JR

Notice To Creditors for Albert E. Shields Sr estate

Caroline county notice announces administration of the personal estate of Albert E Shields Sr deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers authenticated by October 27, 1951, or be excluded from benefits. Debtors should settle promptly. Given this date by Albert Fe Shields Jr administrator. True Copy Test Carlton V West Register of Wills.

Carlton

Upperco Public Drainage Association viewed for ditch layout

On May 22, 1951, Drainage Viewers Vernon Steele Walter C. Given and Ashton Drake will inspect lowlands in Caroline County Maryland’s 1st Election District to lay out a ditch for the Upperco Public Drainage Association under the Maryland Drainage Law. Also public notice of a sale of 70 registered Holstein cattle at the 100th Garden Spot Sale in Lancaster County, Pa, hosted by Jay M. Brubaker Farm with Earl L. Groff and R. Austin Backus, featuring numerous high producing animals and sires.

I. B. Beck George W. Thomas Joseph Thomas Caroline County Maryland Upperco Vernon Steele Walter C. Given Ashton Drake Board of Drainage Jay M. Brubaker Willow Street Village Lancaster Co Earl L. Groff Penna

Assignee's sale of Carroll County Maryland real estate

Public sale of a 25.25 acre Carroll County property in Denton area under a 1946 mortgage from Ira G Horst and Mary Elizabeth Horst to The Peoples Bank of Denton Maryland. Assignee Layman J. Redden offers the two story frame dwelling with outbuildings between two miles from Denton. Sale at courthouse door in Denton on a 1951 date between 2 and 4 PM. One third cash, balance after ratification. title work and stamps paid by buyer. auction by William E Andrew.

Ira G. Horst Mary Elizabeth Horst Peoples Bank Denton Maryland Caroline County Court House Denton-Brick Mill Road Bryant Land Valentine Theis Emma J. Theis J. Norris Coulby Reba L. Coulby Libey T. C. H West Denton Brick Mill

Executors Sale of Bertha Wright Personalty in Caroline County

Executors of Bertha L. Wright announce an auction of the deceased’s personal property at Wright Apartment on Market and 6th Streets beginning at 1 p m daylight saving time. Items include refrigerator, gas range, living room suite, bedroom set, sewing machine, lamps, rugs, dishes, and assorted goods. Cash terms. removal after payment. auctioneered by J L Stevens.

Orphans’ Court of Caroline County Bertha L. Wright Wright 6Th Market Streets Philco

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