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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1942
Page
3
A sermon outlines seven church duties holiness of life witness unity service love in deed obedience to the Holy Spirit and fellowship. It urges personal holiness, active witness, unity, balanced social ministry, practical love, obedient guidance by the Spirit, and regular church attendance to foster spiritual growth.
In the December issue a chilling feature recounts a mansion reputedly haunted by murder and numerous deaths. The tale blends ghost lore with a fresh angle on the ominous house and its infamous history.
A playful puzzle listing varied words and clues from 8 to 40 across multiple themes. Entries include Persia, bustle, horse, mayhem, Hawaiian food, decorates, a celestial pattern, and a Greek philosopher, inviting solvers to match terms to numbers.
Auction announced for the W. W. Noble Farm one mile south of Denton on route 315 with 18 dairy cattle two horses a double disc tractor Case and other farm implements. Sale Monday November 30 1942 at 10 a m rain or shine cash only and equipment to remain until payment. Auctioneers W E Andrew and clerk Wayne A. Cawley.
Two Republican elects Dan Ellison and Glenn Beall visit Congressman Joe Martin to seek committee spots after meeting Democrats D'Alesandro and Baldwin. Baltimore power plays unfold with Curran Jackson alliance and McKeldin gunning for mayor, while Emerson Hotel chatter hints at future races and appointments.
Chest x rays are being taken as the Army intensifies health screening for recruits nationwide amid the Christmas Sea Campaign. The program targets tuberculosis control and overall fitness of new soldiers and civilians alike.
The Orphans Court releases from Lacy C Morgan and others in the estate of John K Lynch deceased. Account of sales and proof of publication of Notice to Creditors filed. First and final account of administration filed in estate of Francis X Troxler deceased. Petition and order for Counsel fee and for funeral expenses filed. Real estate bill of complaint in Charles Barrett deceased. List of debts and final administration accounts filed in estate of Martha J Patchett deceased.
Immediate employment offered at state hospitals with $50 salary plus $15 emergency allowance totaling $65 monthly, plus maintenance. married couples paid $130. After one year, promotion to $80. Nursing training for mental disease hospitals at $65 monthly. tuberculosis hospital training at $10 monthly. Apply to Crownsville, Spring Grove, Eastern Shore, Henryton, Mt. Wilson, Pine Bluff sanatoria or Harry C. Jones, 22 Light St., Baltimore. Also machine shop training positions at Delaware Aircraft Industries, Greenwood, Del.
Five room house with electricity and town water includes six building lots in southern Denton suburbs. Also two musical instruments Hawaiian guitar and ukulele in A 1 condition. Fince heifer 114 years old for sale or trade for fresh cow plus turkeys. A 1940 Special Buick in near new condition with new tires. sale due to sickness. Listings by Horace L Good Harrington Del Mrs L E Wimbrow and Herman Drews and H S Burns with Denton Maryland addresses and dates in November 1911.
Sunday entries recount misadventures on trains and a near attempt at knocking down a mountain by a group in 1942. Monday details a church talk on marriage with a negative response from Jane and speculation about meaning. The diary continues with family, school humor, a question about a new student named Sam and Mael, a country visit, a cow in a well, Mistress Killem’s visit, an uncle’s quip, and a sixth grade interment with blunt behavior and a muddy rock incident on a clothesline.
Thomas J. Ellwanger owner will sell at public sale starting 10 a m on 1912 at his Greensboro Burnssville road farm. The lot includes four horses, nine Holstein cows with calves, two calves veals, four wagons, machinery, seed drills, tractors, a Frick thresher, dairy outfit, corn on ear, tools, and odds and ends. Auctioneer James Temple and clerk Ormond L. Andrew oversee.
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