Orphans' Court Sessions Record Actions and Filings
The Orphans Court met in regular session with Judges Handy and Fooks. It examined and ordered recording of the Sullivan estate inventory, entered petitions for Liden mortgage assignment and Jester small estate, issued creditor notices, granted guardianship letters to Denton National Bank for Joyce Campbell, filed final administration accounts for India Todd, noted grain sale accounts, creditor notices, and funeral and grave marker payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Handy
Fooks
John W. Sullivan
Clarence E. Beauchamp
Edward W. Liden
Lillie D. Liden
Nannie Jester
Evelyn M. Williamson
Denton National Bank
Joyce E. Campbell
India Todd
Harry Nuttle
Greensboro couples buy estate after sale. ship wedding aboard Seneca
Greensboro residents Mr. and Mrs. Harland W Fortney purchase the Nora E Pritchett property in Greensboro and will take possession after the sale. A Port Everglades ceremony aboard the USS Seneca marks the first shipboard wedding, Lt Jack Courage officiating, uniting Miss Mary Miller of Charleston West Virginia and Joseph Meeks of Greensboro Maryland before naval personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harland W. Fortney
Greensboro
Nora E. Pritchett
Leslie Wyatt
Oran Lewis
Port Everglades
Seneca
Jack Courage
Naval Air Station
Mary Miller
Charleston
W. Va
Joseph Meeks
Mac
Eugene Maupin
Joe Mitchell
A.M. Ie
Bessie Meeks
Miami
Charles Wieneke
Fred Harrington
Wilmington
Thomas Hobbs
Genevieve Gordon
Harry Gordon
Kent General Hospital
Dover
L. W. Taylor Sr
Bridgeville
Del
Temple Smith
H. T. Langmaid
M. M. Ginn
Episcopal Church
Alvin Smith
Florida
Hattie Roberts
Easton
Joe Tinley
Naples
Italy
Joe Simpson
Alvin Jr
Ruth Kemp
Francis Roberts
Bainbridge
Francis H. Roberts
Navy
Hornet
Russell Deaner
Jas. Gurry
Norman Walls
Returns and Discharges Highlight Community News
Local families welcome returning service members and celebrate new births while noting visits and travel. Mrs L L Taylor Jr meets husband discharged from the Navy in Bainbridge, others visit Annapolis, Sayre and Chester, Pa. Several residents are listed as ill or preparing for discharge.
Harrington Fire Company Sees Fewer Alarms This Year
Harrington Fire Company reports fewer calls through November with only one alarm in October. Many members at home, committees formed for uniforms and extinguishers, and officers elected for term. Harrington Post American Legion also meets to form Memorial Building committee honoring World War II and World War I service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington Fire Company
Edward Harriett
Fire Recorder
George W. Swain
C. D. Mills
Eugene Anderson
Alfred Conaway
Neeman
George Johnson
Mr. Holloway
Delmarva
Paul Neeman
Leonard Horseman
Harry C. Tee, Sr
Lewis Clymer
Johnson
Benny Moore
C. Shockley
Mr. Neeman
Frank C. Oneal
Clarence Collins
E. W. White
Harrington
American Legion
S. M. Williams
Fred S. Bailey
Earl Sylvester
Theodore H. Harrington
Ernest Killen
In Memoriam for Cpl J David Singer
In loving memory of Cpl J David Singer killed in Germany November 7 1944. One year has passed since that day. The Pye we loved was called away. The evening star shines on the grave of the one we loved but could not save. David dear you are not forgotten. Though on earth you are no more. Still in memory you are with us as you always were before. Surrounded by friends we are lonely. In the midst of joys we are blue. With a smile on our face we've a heartache Longing dear David for you. Deep in our hearts lies a picture of a loved one laid to rest. In memory's frame we shall keep it because he was one of the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl. J. David Singer
Germany
David Dear
David
Eternal rest for a loved one mourned by family
A brief obituary expressing bitter grief at a death. It notes God took the beloved home to eternal rest and the family sadness at not saying a last farewell. Loved and sadly missed by Mother and Dad, Sisters and Brother Ruth Katherine Paul and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Katherine
Paul
Ridgely Notes On Reunion and Halloween Parties
Harry Crouse Jr. returned from a 45 day furlough to Ridgely with his family. Dining guests included Mr and Mrs John Whiting and Mrs William Jones and family, of Hills, Ann Banks of Media Pennsylvania, and Kenneth Strannahan of Wilmington visiting Mr and Mrs Enoch Strannahans. Frank L Slaughter and family visited Mrs Slaughter's parents Armour in Houston Delaware. Hallowe en parties were held by the Townsend Club and at the Methodist Church House on October 30 31. The Rev Hugh J Conahan of St Joseph s Industrial School Clay CT Del opened the Forty hour devotion in honor of the Blessed Sacrament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Crouse Jr
John Whiting
William Jones
Hillsboro
Ann Banks
Media
Kenneth Strannahan
Wilmington
Strannahan
Enoch Strannahan
Frank L. Slaughter
Births and gatherings noted in local notices
Mr and Mrs Mason Cheezum Preston announce the birth of a son October 31 at Memorial Hospital Easton. Mrs Cheezum is the former Miss Taylor daughter of Dr Frank Taylor Jr Ridgely. Miss Sarah Hoffman returned from a visit to Allentown Reading and Buckingham Pa. Mr R F Blackburn and daughter Margaret Brooklyn NY spending a few days with Mr and Mrs Richard Blackburn. Mr and Mrs Richard Blackburn Clearview entertained the Friendship Club on its fourth anniversary at a dinner November 4. Those present included Mr and Mrs Walter Miller Mrs Ella Goldsborough J Coursey Hemmons Wilmington Mr and Mrs James Stack Mrs Sadie Sleek Maude Sleek. Illness kept Mrs Hemmons away. Next year Mr and Mrs Miller will entertain the club. Mrs Charles Todd Denton spent last week with Mrs Robert Lister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Benedict’s
Mason Cheezum
Preston
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Cheezum
Miss Taylor
Frank Taylor Jr
Ridgely
Sarah Hoffman
Allentown
Reading
Buckingham
R. F. Blackburn
Margaret
Brooklyn N. Y
Richard Blackburn
Clearview
Friendship Club
Blackburn
Walter Miller
Ella Goldsborough
J. Coursey Hemmons
Wilmington
James Stack
Sadie Sleek
Maude Sleek
Farm sale notice at Levi Dukes place on highway
After resigning from farming, Levi Dukes will sell at his farm on the West Denton to New Bridge highway on 1945 at 10 a m, rain or shine, including cows of various ages, milking cows, horses, mules, harness equipment, household furniture, tools, tractors, implements, hay, grain bags, and more, cash day of sale. WM. L. Fearins owner. Wm. E. Andrew auctioneer. D. Ralph Horsey and O. L. Andrew clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Dukes
West Denton
New Bridge
Household goods sale in Hillsboro by Samuel K Naylor
Household goods from a modern Hillsboro home will be sold at 10 a m rain or shine. Items include extensive bedroom suites dining and living room sets, beds, dressers, couches, rugs, lamps, sewing machine, radio cabinet, clocks, curtains, kitchenware, garden tools and more in first class condition. Q A Andrew clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Notice To Creditors Nannie Grace Jester estate petition filed
Evelyn M. Williamson petitions in The Orphans Court for Caroline County Maryland for the small estate of Nannie Grace Jester deceased. Creditors must file claims with vouchers by December 9, 1945 or be barred from benefits. Debtors must settle promptly. True Copy Test: Carlton V. West, Register of Wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
Nannie Grace Jester
Evelyn M. Williamson
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Washington—Easton Rehoboth
Len
Ashington
Centreville Road
Washington
Globe
Maryland Airlines, Inc
M. L. Hathaway, Pres
L. L. Taylor Jr
Diane
L. W. Taylor Jr
L. S. Jones
Annapolis
Wiliam Farrell
Frank Rohman
Fort Belvoir
Thomas Steward
Steward Hospital
Suler Storey
Sadlersville
Nolan Sylvester
Mines Jester Jr
Seaford
Raymond Mace
Claude Conner
Chester
Charles Dill
Virginia Moore
Leon Conner
S.M
Norfolk
Ralph Thornton
Nancy Lee
Henry Geiger
Sayre
Memoriam
Tina
Nuttle Milling CO
Alpheus J. and
Walter M. Adams
Adams’ Cross Roads
Route 404
Bridgeville-Denton Road
John Deere
McCormick- Deering
McCormick-Deering
International Harvester
Avery Combine
Oliver
I. H. C. McCormick-Deering
Little Wonder
Massey-Harris
assey-Harris
Frick
H. P. Reeves
J. Sherman Neal
Alpheus J. Adams
Emma J. Neal and
Lillie M. Adams
Tunnell & Tunnell
Attorneys
Dickerson Brothers
T. B
Guernsey
Geney
H. P
WM. L. Fearins
Wm. E. Andrew
D. Ralph Horsey O. L. Andrew
Anita’s Beauty Salon
Kern Sisters Beauty
Moore's Funeral Home
Denton
Farm Bureau
Maryland Safety
F. E. Yeoman
Franklin ST
E. Theodore Orme, JR
Farm Bureau Is
Pt Gel — McAree
Tut Farm
H. E. Holsinger
N Fea Foam Associations
Samuel K. Naylor
Q. L. Andrew
Carlton V
Purina Chow
Willis
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