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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1959
Page
3
Carolina County Extension outlines methods to estimate corn losses from shells and ears left in fields. It explains counting kernels per hill or per 315 feet of row across ten areas, averaging, and using a table to derive pounds per acre. It covers weighing kernels from a 0.1 acre sample and converting to bushels per acre.
In Preston Maryland the Preston Motor Co on S Main St offers a 1959 Ford lineup including the Galaxie and Ford trucks with liberal trade ins. The Ford Dealer since 1936, 33 years old, is led by M Heber Lane and Frank C Brauchle and provides Ford parts and factory-trained mechanics plus a free Test Ride. Massey Ferguson implements and service are also available for farmers.
Easton used car dealer Thomas Lloyd Cohee offers late model vehicles in a large stock at 10 East Ave Easton with financing and insurance arranged. Buyers from the district are urged to inspect the inventory now for confident purchases and fair prices.
Service Trucking Co Inc of Federalsburg plays a key role in Delmarva growth by hauling frozen foods and canned goods to distant points. With 263 vehicles, the firm has served Eastern Shore clients since 1934, covers 31 states, and releases an annual payroll around one and a quarter million dollars benefiting Delmarva residents and businesses.
J Frank Patchett & Son of N Main St Preston has served the district since 1916 in plumbing heating and electrical work. They feature Winkler and General Automatic oil burners furnaces GE appliances and pumps. James F Patchett Jr. joins founder J Frank Patchett in running the firm, which employs 11 and operates 7 trucks to cover the area.
Robert M Harper & Sons of Preston promote top quality products and friendly service as they mark 13 years of rapid growth. The firm distributes Atlantic Petroleum Products including fuel oils gasoline and motor oils and carries Firestone Tires Willard Batteries Davco Fertilizers and Warner Lime. Six employees handle a wide service roster across a large territory aiding farmers on the Eastern Shore and households alike.
Easton based Wm Edgar Slaughter at 407 Dover Street Ohio Easton is described as the leading refinishing firm on the Eastern Shore. Specializing in floor refinishing and resurfacing, he handles large and small jobs including schools churches stores and other public contracts. The firm offers free estimates and rents equipment with instruction and advice for DIY customers. In business since 1925.
Ridgely Concrete Co at Ridgely is a dependable masonry firm offering washed sand gravel cement mortar and concrete mixes delivered. Operated by Leon Spence with decades in the field the 1946 founded company continues to grow with six workers specializing in brick stone and ceramic tile work.
Ellis Concrete Works at Federalsburg claims leadership in its field with a 50 mile delivery radius. A fleet of four trucks serves customers with concrete, cinder blocks, steel and concrete lintels, chimney blocks, Tucson steel windows, casements, double hung and warehouse windows. The firm employs 13 staff to meet large client demand and invites purchases in any quantity.
Ewing's Auto Supply Co on Route 50 at Easton expands after buying Hager's Auto Parts of Denton. It offers used parts for all makes, a large stock of new parts, and purchases wrecked cars. Paul Ewing, proprietor, promises fair treatment and prices for hard-to-find parts from past years.
Gale Electric Co at 9 S Third St Den ton conducts electrical contracting for residential commercial and industrial work. H Stewart Gale leads the firm with years of experience offering free estimates and guaranteeing satisfaction on installations or repairs.
Clague's Front End Service at 108 West St in Easton offers front end rebuilding alignment frame and axle straightening and wheel balancing with Bear equipment. Earl M. Clague the proprietor runs a small team of two to ensure prompt service.
Cook and Son on Route 313 south of Greensboro operates as a sand and gravel supplier and asphalt paving firm. Jesse R. Cook and his son James lead the 18 person team offering prompt truckload delivery across the eastern shore with service for small and large orders.
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