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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1931
Page
2
A Maori chief converted to Christianity averts bloodshed when 2000 English soldiers approach to seize land. The tribe greets them with songs and flowers, no battle occurs, and the land remains Maori. Alfred Page later recounted the tale in Geneva.
Poem depicts birds seeking shelter from scarce forests as conifers and oaks shelter them. Trees adapt seasonally to protect life, leaves spread to shield flowers, showing mutual need of birds and trees. The verse ends with a religious note that nature proves the hand of God.
This piece paints a vivid spring scene detailing oak leaves, arbutus, skunk cabbage, and the awakening birdlife. It celebrates color, harmony in plumage, and bird songs as expressions of God's artistry, noting migratory routes and instinct guiding birds back to familiar nesting places each year.
The article argues three million miles of U S roads exist with 120000 miles high type main highways and 600000 miles of stone gravel or sand delay. It notes 12000 million spent and urges cautious funds use to avoid debt and build affordable local feeder arteries of weatherproof roads to support farmers and communities.
In the 72d congress only six women served March 4 term dates while the igh congress had eight. Some old timers insist women belong at home, yet many seek to clean government’s dirty corners with energetic brooms. The piece suggests a major housecleaning challenge ahead.
March 28 to 30 reports show tuberculosis two cases in Greensboro one in Federalsburg broken pneumonia one near Federalsburg influenza two near Ridgely one near Andersontown lane near Harmony one near Smithson case counts include multiple towns in Caroline County for these illnesses.
Editorial notes discuss a six-nation Balkan federation effort Albania Bulgaria Greece Yugoslavia Romania and Turkey with a Constantinople 1931 conference agenda a symbol flag and a move toward regional cooperation. It mentions Greek Turkish rapprochement Mennonite refugees in China and a pan-European naval treaty update plus local obituaries and community events.
Friday Easter worries creep in as Slats recalls childhood tales of Santa and eggs. Weekend notes include a Sociologist visit and Aunt Emmy learning harmonica by ear. A disturbing altercation ends a friendship after a fire and a blackeye.
The Caroline county Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges West Towers and Fleetwood. Inven tory and appraisal filed for Daniel Bowdle by Addie Bowdle and an order to sell granted. Elizabeth Jump authorized to withdraw funds from Caroline County Bank for Nelson Jump. Edna B Green bonded as guardian for Anne Green. Mary Moore estate letters granted to Viola Jones. Appraisers named Thomas Heather and John Stafford. Kilson estate inventory filed. Debts list and sale order for Elizabeth Phillips estate. Release of legatees recorded. Jane White inventory and sale order for Thomas White. Extensions granted for Cheezum estate accounts. Bank pass book for Frances L. Fishell deposit shown in James L. Fishell estate.
The Ladies Circle of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Denton Maryland records the death of Mary Nuttle with fond regard. They honor her cheerful disposition, willingness to help, leadership, sympathy, and patience and express sympathy to her family. A copy of the resolutions is to be sent to the family and spread upon minutes. March 26, 1931.
Preston church services feature Divine worship at 11 a m with Sunday School at 10 15 a m and a sermon theme Easter Lilies based on Matthew 6 27. Sunday school lesson Easter Gladness from Luke 21 3 35. Williston holds Sunday school at 2 p m followed by an Easter program at 3 p m with a short ministerial address.
County Extension news reports W H Rice, Poultry Specialist, detailing eight core steps for healthy chicks at meetings in Denton Henderson Preston and Greensboro. The plan emphasizes clean chicks incubators houses ground litter feed management and laying houses, urging farmers to keep records and obtain copies from the County Agent's office.
Dr. E J McLaughlin led discussions with Mr Rice at Hend erson Preston and Greensboro on Caroline county farms focusing on preventing hog cholera. He warned that most Maryland cases come from feeding brines or scraps of pork and from poor quarantine or buying hogs from outbreak areas. He urged reporting sick hogs to the County Agent’s office to reduce losses.
Eugene ONeill play returns to Ford's Theatre Baltimore with Theatre Guild of New York six performances starting April 7. Star Elizabeth Risdon leads a strong New York cast including Glen Anders Leonard Mudie Maurice McRae Richard Barbie Ethel Westlay John Burns Maud Durand Jack Grattan. Performances run 5 30 PM to 11 00 PM with a dinner intermission 7 40 to 9 00.
The Good Cheer Bible Class will hold its monthly meeting next Thursday evening April 9 at Mrs. Harvey Collins home. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs. Walter Sylvester Mrs. William Cham We sell Johnson's floor wax liquid bets and Mrs. William Neal. Attendance is desired.
A playful verse about a spring onion growing beside flowers. The speaker praises the onion for its fragrance and fidelity, hinting at future tears and healthful virtues as the onion grows larger.
A nationwide campaign to protect boys and girls aged 12 to 20 from tuberculosis, led by the National Tuberculosis Association with state and local help, stresses healthful living, proper nutrition, rest, and balanced activities to strengthen immunity during the transition to adulthood.
The Eastern District held its ministerial convention March 24 25 26 at Pilgrims Holiness Church Harrington Delaware with strong attendance. Revival services follow through April 12 conducted by Rev David E Wilson from Binghamton New York. Rev Earl W Lowry is pastor. Mrs Alice H Ross asked to join new Girls Sports association. James Lord Jr visited from Washington and Lee University as relatives joined Mr and Mrs Harrington Lord on their Florida trip. Rev C C Day attended Harrington for Wesley Greenlee funeral service. Maggie Melvin spending spring with Mr and Mrs William Cooper in Philadelphia. Burrsville M E Church improved interior and exterior. John L Stevens hosted many guests.
A mother writes a sad loving memorial for her son Lawrence Albert Dennis who died on March 14 eleven years ago. She recalls years of heartache and pain yet finds comfort in belief they will meet again. She speaks of his rest in Jesus and how his soul is safely cared for.
Mr J Albert Billings a Greensboro area merchant and Sunday School superintendent died after paralysis on the eve of his seventieth birthday. Survived by widow, son Arthur of Wilmington, daughter Mrs F N Smith of this place, funeral in Wesley Church led by Rev A B Frye with pallbearers J L Everngam J R Chaffinch E M Willey L H Thomas J H Coursey Charles Wieneke. interment in church cemetery. Easter program announced. other local notices recap social visits and birthday gathering at the Lord home.
Mrs Ida Belle Numbers 75 wife of Fred C Numbers died at her home in Millington. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church in Millington with Rev R H Nelson and Rev Dr John J Yellett officiating. Burial followed in Millington cemetery with pallbearers Edgar T Stevens Nevett S Hill Philip W Downes William T Godwin Frank L Williams Albert Godwin. She was daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Godwin and a former Grand Officer of the Daughters of America. Survived by husband Fred C Numbers Jr Baton Rouge La daughter Helen V Numbers and Julian C Numbers of Millington and Mary C Numbers Northampton Mass.
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