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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1944
Page
6
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The Maryland Merry-Go-Round notes that Lieutenant Eugene Casey of Gaithersburg, once a 1938 primary figure against Senator Tydings, has joined the U S Navy. Commissioned last summer, he will serve as flag officer aboard the cruiser USS Pittsburgh, which recently commissioned in Quincy, Massachusetts. The President requested he join at sea timing, delaying until November 15 under orders. Also covered are Baltimore ex-mayor Jackson’s political tensions and a Davis-like exchange with Preston Lane over Roosevelt and campaign plans.
Rumors swirl in Maryland politics about Willie Curran's alleged deal with Republican Jake France to swing Baltimore votes away from the President and toward Cur ran’s candidate for Congress. The tale links Curran to labor battles, a divisive campaign against Dan Ellison, and his later donation to the Roosevelt effort. A separate note covers former baseball star Jake Powell joining the Rocky ILe ya lice force with local officials swearing him in.
Orchestrated by WM Noble owner, the sale begins at 1 PM in Denton near Nuttle Milling Co. Readied are farm wagons cultivators plows harness and tools plus a pair of mules and numerous household items. Terms cash. Auctioneer James Temple. Clerk Ormond Andrew.
In the Circuit Court for Caroline County equity case No 38872 Chy Auditor Alan Goldsborough reports be ratified unless good cause is shown within three weeks from November 10 1944. A copy of this order must be inserted in a Caroline County newspaper once in each of two successive weeks before November 18 1944. D Ralph Horsey Clerk. true copy.
Notice to creditors that ETHEL TILGAMAN TARBUTTON executrix seeks claims against the personal estate of William Lloyd Tarbutton late of Caroline County Maryland deceased. Claims with vouchers must be presented by May 3, 1945 or be barred from benefits. Debtors to the estate should settle promptly.
The article notes Jake Powell interviewed by Mayor Murray E Grove and slated to play for the Blue Sox. It highlights his established baseball profile with the Yankees in the 1996 World Series, where he led in hitting with three hits off Carl Hubbell in the opener, and mentions his potential as a key figure for the Police Boys Club.
Having sold my farm I will sell at public sale at the place where I now reside 144 miles south of Williston on the Concord road. The sale lists the personal property to be disposed of and is open to interested buyers in the area. Auction details follow in the full notice.
Auction listing details numerous animals including Betsy the 14 year old bay mare and Sam the 18 year old dark bay horse, farming implements, tools, poultry and a full living room set among other items. Leonard Covey and Reese L Adams listed as auctioneers with Nelson J Gilbert as receiving clerk. Also included is a public sale of real estate in Greensboro Town, Caroline County by T Floyd Jackson executor, featuring a 2 story 6 room dwelling with outbuildings on a 9000 square foot lot, sale terms require cash portion day of sale and deferred balance with interest.
William S. Orme, Treasurer, announces collection sessions at multiple locations on specific November dates. Sessions run 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at venues in Federalsburg Ridgely Greensboro Am. Corner Preston Hillsboro Henderson. Office closes at noon on those dates.
A partial OCR item notes a person on the Boston police force who ultimately was promoted to sergeant, with text cut off and continued elsewhere.
In equity in Circuit Court for Caroling County Nassau the sale of property in proceedings led by assignee Wesley E Thawley and Harding spouses William C Harding and Lizzie H Harding is ratified unless a contrary cause is shown by December 20. Publication in Caroline county newspaper four weeks before November 18. Reported sale amount is 2275 dollars. Ralph Horsey, Clerk. True Copy-Test.
The administrator Charles W. Bradley announces letters of administration on the personal estate with vouchers to be authenticated by April 27, 1915. Creditors must settle promptly. Dated October 24, 1944. True Copy test. Carlton V. West, Register of Wills, Pwsparrran.
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