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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1950

Page

5

Archeologists Probe Far West Histories Before Reservoirs

Archaeologists from the Smithsonian Bureau of American Ethnology the National Park Service the Bureau of Reclamation and the Corps of Engineers study sites about to be covered by new reservoirs. Douglas Osborne directs dig at McNary near Umatilla Oregon uncovering village remains from Lewis and Clark era. Richard Daugherty leads work near Moses Lake Washington exposing bone and stone implements. Samuel J. Tobin supervises a cave at equalizing reservoir with textiles and cordage linked to Columbia River tribes. George Cheney investigates areas slated for Chief Joseph reservoir near Grand Coulee dam.

Far West Bureau of American Ethnology Smithsonian Institution National Park Service Bureau of Reclamation Corps of Engineers Douglas Osborne River Basin Surveys McNary Umatilla Oregon O'Sullivan Moses Lake Wash Richard Daugherty Equalizing Washington Samuel J. Tobin

Fall Is Time to Plant Evergreens Perennials

Fall planting gives home gardeners a head start for next year with evergreens best kept for this season. Plant trees shrubs and vines where wanted and set perennials now to establish before cold weather.

Safety push extends from mills to homes and roads

Steel company safety experts are expanding work beyond plant walls to promote home, street, and highway safety. A plant serving a 40,000 population community reported in 1949 that off the job accidents among its employees more than doubled the plant's on site accidents, with six off the job fatalities and none at the plant.

Steel Company

Gold foil fillings hailed as most permanent dental restoration

Dr. Gerald D. Stibbs of the University of Washington School of Dentistry described gold foil sheets or pellets as among the first materials used to fill cavities. He told an American Dental Association session that gold foil remains the most permanent restorative method, preserving teeth long term.

Gerald D. Stibbs University of Washington School of Dentistry Stibbs American Dental Association

Gasoline Storage Dangers From Long Term Storage

If the tank is properly made and installed and is clean fuel oil may be kept for a year or more without deterioration. Gasoline is different. A vent must remain open to the air and some evaporation will occur. Gasoline consists of several volatile constituents that evaporate first, altering quality over long storage.

Bible events and social visits in Hobbs area

A Sunday evening Rally Day program and Harvest Home service were held at the Hobbs church. Local residents reported numerous visits including Mrs Elmer Butler entertaining W S C S this month and Mrs R H Walling with Caroline friends returning to New Jersey after a three week stay. Guests at various homes included families from Camden Philadelphia Greensboro and Denton with long awaited reunions noted for Mrs Dorsey and Mrs Clark.

Elmer Butler L. N. Murphy Baltimore Amos Scott Edgar Scott Dover R. H. Walling F. D. Carpenter New Jersey Jack Hammond Camden N. J Thornton Greensboro Cleveland Henry Bertie Cook Georgia Trice Chas. Sewell Geo. Wise, Jr Denton Clark Harvey Harris Amos Harris L. S. Murphy

Hillsboro Social Roundup Sees Varied Visits Across Town

Mrs A C Lanhorn and daughter Betty Gordon of Washington along with Capt E B Singleton of Florida called on Sunday at the homes of Miss Dora Morris and Miss Frances Covell. Mrs Helen Morris of Baltimore spent days with Mr and Mrs Clifton Hicks. Norman W Harrington and daughter Staces of Easton visited Mr and Mrs Joseph M Eaton. Larry Larinore and daughter Marjorie with Virginia Gertenbury of Wilmington were guests of Mrs Effie Tarbutton Sunday. Mrs Emma Pawson of Baltimore and Mrs Barwick of Matthewstown visited Rufus Hutchinson on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Milton W Beaven ...

A. C. Lanhorn Betty Gordon Washington E. B. Singleton Florida Dora Morris Frances Covell Howard Smith Nan Sullivan Faston Willard Russell Helen Morris Baltimore Clifton Hicks Norman W. Harrington Staces Easton Joseph M. Eaton Larry Larinore Marjorie Virginia Gertenbury Wilmington Effie Tarbutton Sund Emma Pawson Barwick Matthewstown Rufus Hutchinson Milton W Beaven

Community Club to Host Covered Dish Supper on Wednesday

Last Thursday spent in Wilmington with Anne from Aberdeen returning for the weekend. Ladies of the Community Club invite members to a Covered Dish supper in the Club house on Wednesday at 6 PM. Several residents and guests visited Wilmington and nearby towns, including Mr. Edwin Gale and son Ned.

Wilmington Anne Aberdeen Mesdames Charles Jarrell Oscar Clark Wm, Dickinson Mabel Duffey Sadye Wothers Onancock Edwin Gale Ned Everett Gale Irwin Sparklin Mary Lou Carolyn Baltimore J. R. Downes Newark Wm. Sherwood Mary Rowe Kemp Stewart Claude Baker Mii Vaughn Pepper

Home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Pepper Last Week

A brief note records events at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Pepper during the past week. It mentions no further details or surrounding context.

Mrs. Victor Pepper

October 4-H Club Meeting of Little Homemakers

The Little Homemakers 4-H Club met October 18 with Norma Pitts presiding. Secretary’s minutes were approved. A county 4-H Banquet on November 9 was noted. Members voted to pay current year dues. Christmas project: aid a needy family. Peggy Callahan and Rita Anne Rogers demonstrated attractive ways to wear colorful scarves. Refreshments followed.

Little Homemakers 4-H Norma Pitts Peggy Callahan Rita Anne Rogers

Notice To Creditors for Mary Hester Rcy Estate

The Orphans Court for Caroline county Maryland grants letters of Administration on the personal estate of Mary Hester Rcy, deceased. Creditors must exhibit their claims with vouchers authentic, by May 1, 1951, or be barred from benefits. Debtors must settle promptly. Given Oct 31, 1950, by John E Boulais Administrator. Carlton V. West, Register.

Caroline County Orphans' Court Maryland Mary Hester Orphans’ Court Marshall Roy

Estate of MARSHALL ROY Probate Notice

Estate of MARSHALL ROY late of Caroline county deceased. All per ed an or before the 3rd day of May 1341 or they may be by law admitted to proof. True Com Test Carlton V West Register of Wills.

Carlton Carlton V. West Register of Walls

Nov meeting scheduled with Isabel Jarrell as hostess

The note states that the group will reconvene on November 1 with Isabel Jarrell serving as hostess, and Rita Anne Rogers acting as Publicity Chairman.

Isabel Jarrell Rita Anne Rogers

Public sale of farm and homestead in Caroline County

Public notices describe multiple real estate and personal property sales in Caroline County Maryland. Items include a store house with dwelling on Brick Mill Road, a 150 acre Beauchamp estate with old farm buildings, and the Agnes Case homestead with three subdivided lots in Denton plus extensive household goods and a classic 1940 Pontiac. Sales occur at set times in 1950 with cash, title, and possession terms outlined.

Brick Mill S. G. Bye & Son Caroline County Calvert C. Merriken George Reynolds Florence Beauchamp State of Maryland Bennett Todd Smithville Jacobs Cross Maryland and Delaware Bennett Toddland Delaware and Arthur Beauchamp Arthur L. Beauchamp E. W. Adams & Bros Albert S. Handy Court House Denton Agnes R. Case Orphans’ Court of Denton-Holiness Camp Ground Road Singer Arcola Holiness Camp Ground William Harvey Fleetwood Leese & Holsinger Denton National Bank Lenton

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Niewspaperhadhivye Hobbs Hillsboro John Marshall Butler Senator Iidings Gumnelies P. Mund John E. Boulais Hevrolet Chevrolet Gay Streets Denton, Maryland West Cohee’s Phillips Packing Company Sinclair and American Oil Company R. G. Riggin J. Merrick Love Wm. E. Andrew Sheriff’s Sale William E. Andrew James Temple Wesley E. Thawley Ormond L. Andrew James R. Chaffinch, Jr Caroline Home & Auto Supply
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