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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1946
Page
3
Ridgely and area residents visit relatives in Washington Annapolis and Philadelphia while others travel. Pfc Clarence Wooden Jr has arrived overseas with the Army of Occupation in Germany. Memorial Day services and Ridgely High School Class of 1946 events are announced along with Youth Club chaperones and Rampmeyer’s Navy discharge details.
Walter Griffin of Cleveland Ohio returns home after visiting brother Wilbur Griffin. Mrs Wilbur Griffin dined with Rev J L Thornton in Henderson. Clarence Barcus spent the weekend with Chester friends. Mrs Charles Rich and Betty Anne visit Seaford parents Clark Smith. Mrs Paul Turner and son Gene visit Greensboro hosts Edward Clark. Will Palmatory and granddaughter visit Cecilion. they stay with daughter Roland Cartwright. Sympathy to Millie Roe family on their mother’s death. Mr and Mrs Alonza Cohee enter-
Several relatives attended a Sunday dinner while Mr Eben R Hughes was buried at Berry Funeral Home Felton last Wednesday. Miss Martha Smith of La Plata Md visited near town. Miss Marguerite Griffin of Washington recently stayed with her mother Mrs Jennie Griffin. Mr and Mrs Stanley Marvel and son moved to the house vacated by Mr and Mrs Bishop. Mr and Mrs David King and daughter will occupy the former Marvel home. W B Sylvester of Wilmington visited town Saturday. T N Jarrells Cannery began last week on string beans and is operating at a good pace.
Commander and Mrs. A W Moore and two sons and Mrs Bernice Sherwood spent last weekend with relatives in Wilmington. Mr and Mrs Milford Kline visited with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Woodrow Taylor at Salisbury. Mr and Mrs Joe Thomas and children were guests of Mr and Mrs Howard Dodd on Sunday. Mr A W Holt and sisters were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs G L Wilson last Sunday. Mr and Mrs J R Holland attended the funeral of Mrs Holland s step mother Mrs Frank Richards at Ridgely Tuesday. Mr and Mrs G B Stewart entertained on Sunday the Rev Frank Baker. Baker will be the pastor for the coming year for Hillsboro Queen Anne Church.
The report cites over 17 000 farm workers killed annually with about 1.5 million injured. Farm fires cause roughly 90 million dollars in property loss yearly and about 10 lives are lost daily. Hazards include rubbish, stagnant water, rat-filled buildings, broken stairs, clutter, faulty wiring, and improper fuel storage.
If you pack clothes in garment bags they should be clean and the bag tightly sealed. Garment bags do not kill moths nor deter insects with cedar or pine oil. When clothes are clean and bag sealed the paper will keep out moths indefinitely. Use moth flakes or crystals if packing woolens in boxes or trunks. four ounces may provide protection but more is better. The chemicals are inexpensive and safe to use.
Mr. Victor C. Bloede of the Veterans Administration will be in the office of the Draft representatives every Thursday to assist veterans with inquiries, benefits, and documentation. The presence aims to help veterans access services and expedite processing.
Denton Maryland to interview veterans or dependents about rights and benefits on Thursdays from 10 00 a m to 3 30 p m in the Draft Board No 1 Office. Mr Biloede will be present weekly at the same time for this purpose.
Harold Hopkins of Chester Pennsylvania visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hopkins this week. Mrs. Elma Baker of Milford returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Roland Draper.
A True Copy of a test document filed with Carlton V. West in his capacity as Register of Wills. The notice records the official action regarding probate or estate matters. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Addie Maiden Narrated by William E Andrew Auctioneer to sell at public auction at the store on Fifth and Gay street Denton Md Furniture offered as nearly new to be removed only after terms are met Property to be removed upon compliance with terms noting auctioneer William E Andrew and Addie Maiden as organizer
In the circuit court for Caroline County in equity No 3984 Chy an order dated May 1 1946 ratifies and confirms the sale reported by trustee Layman J Redden unless cause to the contrary is shown by July 3. A copy must appear in a Caroline County newspaper weekly for four weeks before June 1. The report lists sales at 6700. Clerk D Ralph Horsey.
Sub scriber of Caroline county has obtained from The Orphans Court for Caroline county Maryland letters of administration on the personal estate of True Copy Test.
Notice to creditors for the personal estate of the deceased in Caroline County warns all claimants to present their claims with vouchers by November 25 1946 or be barred from benefits. Debtors are urged to settle promptly. Executed by Mes T Stafford and Claude M Stafford executors.
On the personal estate of H Clinton Wright late of Caroline County deceased the subscriber announces all persons owing this estate to settle promptly. Given under my hand this 22nd day of May 1946.
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