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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1946
Page
3
Frosts end the growing season in Maryland and root crops like potatoes and cabbage go to storage. Seal ventilation openings with hardware cloth to keep out rats. Close doors at night and keep storage rooms tight to prevent rodent entry and damage.
The Denton Little Homemakers 4-H Club met at Peggy Callahan's home on November 7 with Norma Pitts presiding. Four teen members attended along with Home Demonstration Agent Miss Bessie Spafford. New members Dolores Griffith and Patsy Towers received 4-H pins, and several members earned awards for their summer work.
Due to health, Gardner T Williams offers a public cattle sale on the Chestnut Grove Smithville road at 1:00 pm rain or shine. Herd includes Holstein cows 7 and 5 years milking, Guernsey cows 7, 8, 5, 4 years milking with calf, black and white heifers aged 3, 3, and a 9 year old cow due to freshen, all tested for TB and Bangs. Leonard Covey is auctioneer.
I E Mason owner announces a public sale of a fully furnished nine room house contents on Maple avenue Ridgely at 1 p m on 1946 rain or shine. Items include bedroom furniture dining living room sets antiques oil and electric appliances Frigidaire washing machine ranges rugs chinaware glassware and utensils. Auctioneers James Temple and William E Andrew, clerk George W Beck.
Seventeen girls completed summer work as Miss Spafford complimented the Farm Products and Poultry Show exhibit. Peggy Callahan and Rita Anne Rogers demonstrated bed making. Each girl will learn to make a bed correctly and fold linens for storage through Christmas, with refreshments enjoyed.
Mr and Mrs W C Gooden and their sons from Milford spent Sunday with Mrs Goodens parents Mr and Mrs W E Stubbs Miss Verona Medford enjoyed spending last Saturday in Philadelphia
To all those who remembered us and expressed their sympathy in words and deeds of kindness when the sudden death of Victor Dean brought sorrow to our home, we are deeply grateful. Every friendly gesture was appreciated, and we extend sincere thanks to all. Mrs. Dean and Family.
Hillsboro update shows Mr and Mrs Urban Bowman and children Janet and Urban Jr of Westminster spent the weekend with Mrs Bowman's parents Mr and Mrs Frank Fleming. Mrs Harry Kemp visited her sister Mrs Maurice Newnam in Trappe. Miss Lula Beaven visiting relatives in Wilmington. Miss Charlanne Eaton of Sarah Lawrence College surprised her grandmother Mrs Charles Jarrell with a homecoming.
John Walls farm sale at Dudleys Corner to Pondtown Queen Annes County Maryland at 10 a m. featuring 12 milch cows 3 to 8 years old some fresh, 1 Guernsey bull 2 years old 1 riding horse 1 good mule Farmall Model B tractor plows mower harrow drills hay rake farm wagon 10 tons alfalfa hay 5 tons baled straw plus household goods and other items. L Edward Butler J Elmer Anthony auctioneers.
Easton residents hosted visitors including Mrs Charles Jarrell Mrs Oscar Clark Mrs William Dickinson and Miss Sadie Wothers on Saturday afternoon. Mrs Mary Rowe traveled to Baltimore on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs John Mandrell and family have relocated to Goldsboro, drawing well wishes from friends.
Evelyn Potts offers a cash only sale beginning 1 pm in Ridgely Maryland featuring an extensive list of furniture appliances and household items including rugs dining suite beds chairs radios sewing machine oil heater refrigerator and a 1935 Plymouth Coupe. Auctioneer William E. Andrew conducts the sale with no property removal until terms are met.
John F. Fischer owner sells on premises at 9:30 am rain or shine listing horses, wagons, farm machinery, implements, farm and household goods. Items include two large horses, hay rake, binder, plows, disc harrows, corn planters, stoves, furniture, linoleum, and linens. Auctioneer Leonard Covey and clerk Marie Seaman.
Notice is given that R. C. North seeks a beer license for Top Hat on the Denton Andersontown Road in Caroline County. The Board of License Commissioners will hear objections December 3, 1946 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the County Courthouse in Denton.
Medford W. Porter has filed to obtain a beer and brewed beverages license for Porters Store in Henderson in Caroline County First Election District. Objections must be filed by December 3 1946 with the Caroline County Board of License Commissioners. hearings are scheduled the same day between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
In Equity No. 4053 Chy Carolina Circuit Court orders the sale reported by Wesley E. Thawley, attorney named in mortgage, to be ratified and confirmed unless a contrary showing is made by January 15. A copy of the order must run in a Caroline County newspaper for four consecutive weeks before December 14. Reported sale amount is 1350 dollars. Ralph Horsey, Clerk.
Chapter 693 of the Acts filed by John Frederick Jarvis seeks a license to sell at The Oasis on the Denton Greensboro Road in Caroline County Maryland Third Election District. The Caroline County Board of License Commissioners will convene at the County Courthouse in Denton to hear objections Clerk by December 8, 1946 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
In Equity No 405-14 Chy. cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before December 16. A copy of this order must be inserted in a newspaper printed and published in Caro ine County once in each of two consecutive weeks before November 30. The report shows the amount of sales to be $250.00.
Ruth G Beauchamp petitioner informs all persons with claims against J Walter Beauchamp late of Caroline County deceased to exhibit claims with vouchers by December 22 1946 or be excluded from estate benefits. All debtors must settle promptly. True Sole Carlton V West Register of Wills.
Caroline county Maryland notices administrators c t a on the personal estate of late individual with vouchers authenticated by May 8 1947 to avoid forfeiture of estate benefits. All debtors must settle promptly. Given under hand May 6 1947 Administrator c t a E Theodore Orme true copy.
Mark E. Hignutt owner sells at public auction near Concord on Chestnut Grove road. The catalog lists 37 head of cattle including Guernsey and Holstein herd, milk cows, heifers, bull, horses, mules, hogs, wagons, buggies, plows, binders, mowers, cultivators, harness, gears, farm equipment, plus household goods and furniture. Auctioneer Wm. E. Andrew. clerk George Beck. outside clerk Ormond Andrew. Lunch served by Concord Church ladies.
Real estate will be offered at public auction in front of the County Trust Co Bank Federalsburg Maryland between 2 and 4 p m The property known as the Charles S Long farm contains about 130 acres in Caroline County Fifth Election District It includes a 7 room two story dwelling chicken houses corn house cow barn garage and implement shed Running water with an automatic water system is installed One third payment due on sale day and balance when title papers are ready Title papers and revenue stamps paid by purchaser
A decided farmer retires and offers the Wm. Ross farm near Goldsboro to sell at public auction starting 10 a.m. Items include 16 cattle, multiple tractors and farm implements, and various household goods. Cattle are TB tested. Lunch served. Sale locations listed in Federalsburg and Preston on November dates.
Having decided to discontinue housekeeping and having no further use for most of my household effects I will offer and expose at public auction to the highest bidder on Robert H. Thawley.
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