Tragic Fire Facts Prompt Farm Safety Push
A County Agent urges farmers to reduce fire hazards as 11,000 people die yearly from fires. He notes 3,506 are rural residents and lists prevention steps including fire prevention on farms, water supplies, and proper roofing. The article highlights a Maryland 4 H tractor contestant and advice on eggs, artificial insemination, and 1949 corn price support with loan rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NFPA
USDA
Maryland
T. B. Symons
Maryland Extension Service
Symons
National Fire Protection Association
Public Sale of Valuables at Clay Hobbs Farm Beeks Cross Roads
Raymond C. Noble owner sells farm personalty at 10 00 A M on site including Jersey and Holstein cows, horses, farming implements, hay corn and household items. Cash due day of sale. Auctioneer J L Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Hobbs
Beeks Cross Roads
Denton
Hobbs
Notice To Creditors In Caroline county Maryland on Laura B. Parris
Subscribers of Caroline county have letters testamentary from The Orphans Court for Laura B. Parris deceased. All claims must be shown with vouchers authentic on or before March 30, 1950, or be barred. Executors require prompt settlement of debts. Given September 27, 1949. J. Henry Hurd Margaret Helen Evans Executors. True Copy Test: Carlton V. West, Register of Wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
Laura B. Parris
J. Henry Hurd
Margaret Helen Evans
Carlton V. West
Register of Wills
Lillie FE. Smith
K. Thomas Everngam
Carlton
Poentary
George W. Thawley
E. Norman Thawley Corrine N. Beauchamp
Lane administratrix seeks claims on William H Lane estate
Elizabeth Lane administratrix announces administration on the personal estate of William H Lane late of Caroline county. All persons with claims against the deceased must exhibit them to the administrator. Dated September 22, 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Lane
Caroline County
Elizabeth Lane
Household goods sale in Greensboro at Main and Maple
Genevieve C Roe owner announces a sale of household items from her home in Greensboro at Main and Maple Streets starting at 1 o clock in 1949. Items include multiple bedroom suites desks tables lamps chairs rockers dining set a Varied assortment of furniture tools china pets and miscellaneous. No property may be removed until terms are complied with.Auctioneers William E Andrew and clerk Luther Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Berry
N. Aurora St
Easton
Clifford Andrews
Stafford’s
Main and
Maple Streets
Greensboro
Morris
Local PMA Office Contact Clarifies Loans
Fragmentary notice indicates instructions to contact the local PMA office or Junius to obtain information or maintain eligibility for government loans. No dates or named places beyond generic references are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junius
PMA
Quotes on education and wisdom from religious thinkers
A compact excerpt presents statements on aligning education with divine laws, discerning what is worth knowing and doing, and recognizing true dependence on Spirit over matter. It reflects a spiritual, moral interpretation of knowledge and self.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey
Petition in Caroline County Maryland Estate of Lillie F Smith
A petition by K. Thomas Everngam seeks admission to the small estate of Lillie F Smith in Caroline County Maryland. Creditors are notified that claims must be filed on or before October 30 1949 to avoid exclusion from the estate benefits. Dated September 27 1949.
Notice to Taxpayers Hillsboro and several towns
Notice to taxpayers in Hillsboro Federalsburg Ridgely Am. Corner Preston Henderson and other listed locations with sale hours from 1 p m to 4 p m on October dates. Caroline County Treasurer Sherman L Tribbett notes courthouse office closes at noon on those dates.
Sapling Bends to the Breeze Proverb Reflections
A compact meditation highlighting right motives empowering thought speech and action. It contrasts independence with forced guidance and notes how even a sapling bends with the breeze as a metaphor for flexible resolve. Tyron Edwards and Mary Baker Eddy phrases anchor the sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
Estate of George W Thawley to settle claims in 1949
To the personal estate a GEoRGE W THAWLEY late of Caroline county deceased. All persons having claims against the same to the subscribers with the day of Sept 1949. E NORMAN THAWLEY CORRINE N BEAUCHAMP 9-30 31
Order ratifies sale in Breeding case in Caroline County
In Equity No 4295 Chy the court ratifies the sale reported by Assignee Calvert C Merriken unless objection by November 2. A copy of the order must run once weekly in Caroline County newspapers for four weeks before October 1. The report lists sales at 1680 dollars. Also notice of a Drainage Viewers board hearing set for October 25 to hear objections to the Kusmaul Wilander Neilson report for Henderson Public Drainage Association in Denton Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Calvert C. Merriken
Ralph Horsey
Louis Antal
John Keadick
Frank Simon
Henderson Public Drainage Association
Board of County Seer
Maryland
Court House
Denton
Theodore Kusmaul
Edward Wilander
S. P. Neilson
Board of Drainage
Board of County Commissioners
Emmett Hignatt
Rachel Collison
Bankruptcy sale of farm assets in Maryland district court
A bankruptcy trustee offers 118 acre farm assets and 45 cattle plus gear including tractors, mowers, plows, harvesters, silos, milking equipment, trucks, and a Chevrolet panel truck. Auction set at 12 noon with cash terms. rain date to be announced. Sale follows order in Case No. 10047 involving Robert Leroy Hobbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court For
District of Maryland
Robert Leroy Hobbs
Three Public Auctions In Denton Maryland 1949
Auction notices list three separate sales on October 8 1949 at 1 00 PM and 3 00 PM in Denton Maryland. Items include a 1946 Chevrolet stake body truck parts a variety of household furniture and appliances and a wrecked Dodge truck. Cash only terms. Marvin H Smith Trustee for Bankrupt. E Dale Adkins Jr Referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullock and White Motor Company
Sixth Street
Denton
Maryland
Floyd M. Porter
Harmony, Maryland
Petite
E. Dale Adkins, JR
Sturdy Oak Braving Tornado Echoes Eddy Quote
A compact quotation places Mary Baker Eddy’s line about a sturdy oak with fixed form facing a tornado, implying resilience and steadfastness in the face of disaster.
Auction Terms for Mrs Fountain Sale
Cash on day of sale terms set by owner Mrs C N Fountain and auctioneer John L Stevens.
Public sale announced in Greensboro Maryland
Owing to my wife’s long illness we discontinue housekeeping and will sell at public auction at our North Main Street home October 1 1949 at 1 pm. Items include oils heater stove refrigerator dining and living room suites rugs lamps beds and more. Terms cash. Howard Asilton owner William Andrew auc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
North Main St
Greensboro
Maryland
General Electric
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Timonium State Fair
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Guy W. Gienger
Springfield Exposition
Thrift
University of Maryland
Hansen Hoffman
Ridgely
AAA
Jersey
T. B
John Deere
Raymond C. Noble
J. L. Stevens
West
Genevieve C. Roe
Wm. E. Andrew
Luther Bennett
God
S. F. Scovel
Hillsboro
Wed
Kline
Federalsburg
Fla
Covey & Williams
Ridgely, Wed
Caroline Sun
Fri
Am. Corner, Wed
Messer’s
Preston, Fri
Bradley’s
Henderson, Fri
Porter’s
Sherman L. Tribbitt
Tyron Edwards
Niss
Otis E. Breeding
Mary E. Breeding
Pocomoke
Princess Anne
H.R
D.H.J.A
I.H.C
J.H.C
H.C
Ealer
Ih.c
DeLaval
Carter
North Third Street
Marvin H. Smith
Burrsville
Singer
Howard Asilton
William Andrew
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