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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1949

Page

3

Prayer in Pain and the Shadow of Gethsemane

The article reflects on Jesus in Gethsemane, detailing his inner distress, lack of sympathetic support from Peter, James, and John, and Judas's role. It discusses how Jesus faced guilt and the burden of world sins, praying for alignment with God's will. It notes that prayer does not erase pain but strengthens endurance and obedience.

Gethsemane Jesus Mark Goodspeed Moffatt Peter James John Judas Christ Esus Heb

Land Transfers May 1949 in Several Districts

Land transfer notices list multiple conveyances dated May 2 to May 19 1949. Grantees include Elva M Brade Louis Walls James E Walters J Ralph Holland Gil bert Hart Frank Stanford Roger T Payne Otto Steenken Jr Viola Brown John Orban Thos R Benson William Bilbrough Marshall Roy J DeWeese Carter Woodrow Passwaters and others in districts Third First Hillsboro Federalsburg Greensboro and on the Denton Greensboro State Road. Buyers and sellers include Wise Brade Fleming Melvin Hart Merriken Payne Steenken Brown Orban Bilbrough Carter Wright and Passwaters. Dates range from May 2 to May 19 1949.

F. Elwood Fleming James E. Walters Hillsboro J. Ralph Holland Maud Melvin Gilbert Hart Calvert C. Merriken Roger T. Payne Thos. R. Benson Thomas R. Benson William Bilbrough Max Raymond Stein Denton-Greensboro J. DeWeese Carter Marshall Roy Greensboro Cannon C. Wright Woodrow S. Passwaters

Crossword Puzzle Packed With Clues and Crisscrosses

Puzzle page listing numerous clues across and down with answers like Crowe Silkk weapon injure rude but ink coin raise negative reply exist every denomination detest first month front parts of legs outside of bread blow as horn remain in readiness retired tie therefore bone disembark goddess of infatuation portable chair bring down on oneself grit merit part of a lock color as blot solution in next issue malt beverage search for chest to weary by dullness game of skill goblin be undecided frozen water submerged touch end to end a suggestion at dry drives away dwellings crystallized gain toss to and fro stupify over poet narrow roadway measure of land mail India negative

As & Horn

Greensboro Social Roundup Sees Visits and Moves

Mrs. Mary Rowe of Hillsboro and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Weaver of Glen Rock Pa visited relatives in Greensboro. Mrs. Virginia Moore is ill. Mrs. Herbert Legar was taken to Easton Emergency Hospital. Circle No 1 of W S C S meets at Mrs Norman Edwards on June 2. Sallie Bash had tonsils removed. Families and neighbors travel to Wilmington and Pittsville Md. Rev Grace son Wheatley and family take Rev Davis place. Homes in town being converted to apartments.

Herbert Legar Dixon Easton W. 8S. C.S Norman Edwards R. R. Ave Little Sallie Bash A. T Milford Hospital Reynolds Brittingham Ed. Cordell Wilmington Charles Davis Pittsville Graceson Wheatley Rock Hall Davis Greensboro

Marriage License Records Spotlight

Joseph Moffei 27 of Greensboro and Emma Greeley 20 of Greensboro obtain a marriage license. Frank Zareo 31 of Ridgely and Mary Sparks 35 of Ridgely also listed, with Harold Welch Jr. 21 of Mil...

Joseph $. Moffei Greensboro Emma C. Greeley Frank Zareo Ridgely Mary Sparks Harold Ralph Welch Jr Mil

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County Sheriff Warns on State License Law Compliance

William E. Andrew, Sheriff of Caroline County, requires all businesses to obtain or renew a state license by May 31 1949 for Traders Cigarette Soda Fountain and similar activities. Failure to comply may incur penalties. Clerk of the Circuit Court issues licenses. office closes Memorial Day May 30.

Caroline County Circuit Court

Left-Handed Population Figures And Local Names

A list of individuals from Maryland and Delaware including Romaigne Foyle King 23 Harrington Claude Christopher 21 Preston Mabel Towers 18 Federalsburg Harvey L. Bunch 38 Greensboro Helen Saunders 30 Crisfield Alvan Taylor 38 Milford Margaret Johnson 23 Salisbury and a note that between four and eight per cent of the population is left handed.

Personalty Items Seized From Bishop's House Disclosed

Personalty including furniture glassware china kitchenware pictures a Steinway Grand Piano an RCA radio with record changer a refrigerator an antique clock and lamps listed under Mrs William McClelland at Bishop's House Easton phone 959.

RCA Radio William McClelland Bishop’s House Easton

Public Sale Of Valuable Household Furniture

Laura Mitchell announces a public auction of household goods at her home opposite Caroline High School on Saturday June 4 starting at 1 pm rain or shine. Items include a Dixie cook stove Quick Meal oil range Cole blast heater coal heater breakfast suite kitchen cabinets ice box and more with no removal until terms are met. Auctioneer Wm. E. Andrew clerk Oron F. Smith.

Caroline High School R.C.A

Attorney's Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN MARYDEL MARYLAND

Public sale under a power of attorney dated April 8 1949 of a Marydel Maryland land parcel 7500 square feet with a two and a half story house garage and office building. Sale at Denton courthouse door with half cash day of sale and balance in one month. Auctioneer Wm. F. Andrew and attorney Robert W. Downes Jr. announce terms and title transfer at purchaser expense.

Effa H Morris Oscar F. Morris Grafton R. Heather Claudia H. Heather J. Tyson Heather Hildred E. Heather Helen H. Brannock Harry H. Heather Thelma W. Heather Myrtle L. Newton Caroline County Court House Denton State of Maryland Marydel John H. Vangesej Town of Melville M. E. Parsonage John H. Vangesel Effa H. Morris Sarah V Jacobs Robert W. Downes JR Wm. FE. Andrew

Declaratory suit over Sallie May Carter estate in Carroll County

In Equity in the circuit court of Caroline County a suit seeks a declaratory judgment on rights to the Sallie May Carter estate. The Denton National Bank and others contend heirs and legatees, including Keim and Hebden parties, hold vested interests in real and personal property valued around $33,000.

Sallie May Carter Caroling County Maryland Edward B. Carter Orphans’ Court Caroline County Denton National Bank D.ba Howard Keim Edwin Keim Frank Keim Helen Keim Mary Keim Helen Keim Wilson Mary Keim Wagner Caleb Scattergood

Will and estate dispute in Philadelphia resi dents revealed in 1949 order

In a 1949 equity order filed in Philadelphia Penn sylvania the court notes an Exemplified copy of the decedent’s Last Will and Testament marked Exhibit C and identifies William Hebden and Scattergood Hebden as sole devisees and legatees with unknown living status. The case seeks judicial construction of ambiguous Item 17 and contemplates intervention to determine interests of residuary devisees and potential claimants including unknown heirs. The order directs publication in Caroline County newspapers four weeks and sets appearance deadlines for nonresident defendants.

Philadelphia State of Pennsylvania William Hebden Scattergood Hebden Pennsylvania Caleb Scattergood Maryd Caroline County D. Ralph Horsey

Order ratifying sale of property in Caroline County

Ordered May 3 1949 that the sale of property reported by Charles R Jackson Executor be ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary shown by July 5. A copy of the order must be published in a Caroline County newspaper for three consecutive weeks before June 4. Sale amount stated as 2750.00. Carlton V West Register of Wills for Caroline County. True Copy Test.

Charles R. Jackson Caroline County Carlton V. West Register of Wills

Also Mentioned on This Page

Power of Darkness Sanhedrin Blood and The Angel George F. Wise Elva M. Brade Morris Melvin Louis Walls Father of Gods Babyi Jupiter Mail India Pussis Mary Rowe Lester Weaver Glen Rock Ed. Weaver Virginia Moore William E. Andrew Harmony, Maryland John Feldman WM. E. Andrew Laura Mitchell Oron F. Smith Wesley E. Thawley, Solicitor D.b.a. D.a Lafayette Avenue Trenton New Jersey Rathmere Road Havertown Frank Keim JR Mauch Chunk Street Nazareth Hancock Avenue Detroit Michigan Caleb Scattergood HE Chy D.S.T Harmony A. M. Dean W. E. Andrew Rigby Farm Cordova Road P. Arthur Rigby Clifford S. Andrews Howard R. Andrew Chapel Homemakers Club Nisi Mary A. Jackson Raabhiye
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