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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
4
A dying or fatigued voice asks for guidance while recalling home and longing for safety. The speaker laments loneliness, fear, and the desire for endurance from comrades and loved ones. He pleads for support to keep producing essential goods and to remember him back home.
Eleanor Wilson McAdoo reveals her father Woodrow Wilson feared the League would fail as Americans did not fully believe in it. The piece argues the U N process differs, noting postwar agreements, ironed out major differences, and no return to preparation for war by Germany or Japan. It frames U N as a path to permanent peace with broad international backing.
Norman P. Foster, manager of the Salisbury Social Security Office, urges workers returning to labor markets and students with holiday jobs to show their social security account card to every employer. He explains wages are credited under name and number, warns against multiple numbers, and advises obtaining a duplicate if lost, keeping one lifelong number.
Elizabeth Darling of Denton Maryland expresses gratitude for gifts and cards received during her hospital stay at Memorial Hospital Easton. She thanks friends for their kindness and support while she was a patient.
A U S Civil Service representative visited Denton this week to recruit for clerk stenographer and typist positions in Washington. The same official remains in Cambridge through May thirty first with headquarters at the U S Employment Service 101 Race Street.
A compact collection of sentiments from Daniel Webster Mary Baker Eddy and Cuyler praising the divine reality of Christ's gospel. It emphasizes steadfast gospel truth amid changing religious systems and the commandment to love one another.
Henderson and Wilmington visitors spent the weekend with local families including Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Meredith and Mrs. Pearl Jones. Denton and Sudlersville guests joined Mr. and Mrs. Paul Maule and others for Sunday hospitality. Mrs. Dora Melvin hosted a Sunday gathering with Dover and Sudlersville attendees.
Sunday and weekend visits populate the social page with many connections. Names include Mr. Jack Brown, Miss Mildred Gooden, Mrs. C. C. Kergit, Capt. Wm. G. Carrow Jr., Mrs. Wm. G. Carrow Sr., and Mrs. W. F. Clark among others. Families in Wilmington, Washington, Cleveland, Cape Charles, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Marcus Hook, Elkton, Chestertown, Greensboro, and Wilmington share hospitality and gatherings.
Miss Laura Virginia Fleming of Washington spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs F F Fleming. She was hosted by Miss Phyllis Briggs of Washington. The baccalaureate sermon was prepared for the graduating class of The Tri-County.
Rev Robert F Loss preached a joint High School class and Mothers Day sermon at Hilsboro Queen Anne church last Sunday. Local families guests from Wilmington Stevensville Washington Baltimore Preston and Preston were noted along with luncheon for Tri County High School graduates hosted by Mr and Mrs Thos Cruikshank.
Orphans Court met Tuesday May 15 with Judges Handy and Dennis presiding. The court examined and recorded inventory and appraisal of Hattie M Prettyman estate including approval and order to sell. Final account of administration opened for review.
Notice records show administrator filings and creditor proof in Celia A Martino estate. Releases by Orson G Martino Carrie M Bradley and Mary E Wheatley. Sale report in Harvey N Nichols estate. Release by Harry Trice in Carrie V Trice estate. Stock sale petition in India Todd estate by executor Harry Nuttle. Assignment by residuary legatees recorded and accounts of sales filed.
A Tuesday prayer and praise service in the upper auditorium honored service men and women and thanked God for V-E Day. Rev Lane led devotion, with Pfc Paul Bennington, a European Campaign veteran, sharing remarks. Mothers and wives spoke of V-E Day’s meaning as the congregation gained courage for a brighter future. Our annual Children's Day service
The article notes a June first Sunday event with recitations and songs by younger participants. Mothers Day was commemorated Sunday morning with songs prayers and a reading titled Mocther of Mine. Bible markers were given to all mothers with special gifts for the youngest Mrs Ralph Thornton and the oldest Mrs Edgar Cagel.
Congressman Roe explains a District Court case in Baltimore City over charges by his firm for handling and obtaining warehouse receipts for government loan wheat. He states the OPA asserts the charges were in error and says his firm will seek judicial resolution.
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