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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1928
Page
4
Published weekly by Melvin and Johnson Incorporated with Benjamin H Johnson as president and treasurer and Benjamin F Johnson as vice president and secretary. Entered at the Denton post office as second class matter. Saturday morning issue date is April 7 1928.
Secretary of Labor Davis acknowledged a serious job crisis with about two million unemployed, contradicting administration boasts of prosperity. AFL surveys show 18 percent of union wage earners idle in Jan-Feb, about 600000, with broader unemployment rising from 1925 to 1928. Officials warn of bank failures, reduced buying power, and widespread economic strain.
A reflection on building closer, dependent ties among businesses to boost efficiency and development. Emphasizes that deeper partnerships drive progress and may knit a comprehensive network forming the backbone of the nation’s advancement.
Emerson C. Harrington former Governor says he will not be a Democratic candidate for Congress from the First district in a written statement after a Democratic State Central Committee meeting at the Hotel Rennett. His withdrawal clears part of a tangled district scene as T. Alan Goldsborough seeks reelection in a three cornered primary joined by S. Scott Beck and J. H. C. Legg with no other major entrants expected. Harrington did not disclose which candidate he will support saying he has not discussed the matter with Dorchester county party members.
Maryland joins national Child Health Day on May 1 with Dr. J H M Knox chairing a state committee of diverse groups from health and education to PTA and labor. He notes one third of Maryland’s population are children and outlines a rights-based health pledge adapted from Hoover’s national bill.
Preston Algonquin Tribe 186 and Pride of Preston Council 88 report regular meetings on March 29 and March 27 respectively. Paleface Sewell of Denton initiated as guest Red Man. several speeches, games of queits and checkers, ice cream served. Upcoming convocation planned April 12. fifteen candidates initiated March 27 with more to come. Church notes mention Sunday topic The Meaning of the Cross, confirmation class and Holy Supper at New Church in Preston.
The Hillsboro School benefit feature announces the cast for Clubbing a Husband with rehearsals underway and production date to be announced later.
The article extols spring vegetables to boost appetite with asparagus dandelion radish rhubarb broccoli and strawberries. It gives tips for cooking including an hollandaise sauce and methods to preserve asparagus and prepare radish dishes with cheese. It emphasizes fresh market produce as medicine for seasonal meals.
Numerous residents travel between Ridgely Annapolis Philadelphia and Denton for visits and events. Mary Rebecca Saulsbury plans a return to Miss Kemp’s kindergarten partnership in Annapolis. Mrs. Stevenson’s funeral drew Rev. and Mrs. George Fitz from Ephratah. Easter baking sales and a church supper are announced locally, with several residents hosting or attending family visits and holidays.
Liden's School reports perfect attendance for March by Francis Meluney Francis Wright Jonathan Adams Paul Meluney Elizabeth Masten Louise Liden and others. Mr and Mrs Frank Fountain and family and Miss Kathryn Noble visited Mr and Mrs Elon Wright Sunday. Easter party given by teacher Miss Louise Cohee. Mrs Harry Johnson remains ill at daughter Mrs William Melaney home.
A continuation lists Methodist Episcopal appointments across Maryland and Virginia towns such as St Michaels Smyrna Still Pond Betterton Tilghman Townsend Wye Mills Salisbury Selbyville Snow Hill Somerset Stockton Tangier Capes Charles and Chincoteague names including supply posts. Special appointments note J M Kelso E C Prettyman G T Alderman and others at Wesley Smyrna and Wilmington.
In loving remembrance several families mark three years since April 11 1925 deaths. Pearl Butler Minnie L Murphy Augurette F Butler Irene E Adams and others recall father husband grandfather uncle with verses about sorrow and memory continuing.
M. K. Newnam advertises Frigidaire electric refrigerators in stock ready for immediate delivery.
The Sunday School Conference for Caroline County youths takes place Monday April ninth at the Church of the Brethren in Denton. The program runs from 9:00 am with registration to 8:30 pm, featuring devotional services, study classes led by Col Cudlipp, Dr. Davids, and Miss Miller, assemblies, reports, banquets, moving pictures, and the election of officers with Mrs. Martha Clark and W Thos Lockerman as organizers.
Caroline County Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges West Harper and Shawn present. Administrators filed releases for estates of Jacob D. Smith Tra L Butler and Mary Doerr. Letters of administration granted for Mary Doerr and Mary H Blake. Final accounts filed for Somers Blake and Elizabeth Pennewell estates. Will of Henry Nagel will be considered April 10 1928. Ancillary administrator Willard Saulsbury filed administration statement approved.
The Citizens' Military Training Camp at Fort Eustis Virginia runs July 6 to August 4 offering a free month of athletic contests sight-seeing swimming and basic training for nine Caroline County youths ages 17 to 24 and up to 31 with prior training. Eligible applicants should contact Dr Percy R Fisher Denton Md Prof B C Willis Denton Prof H B Scarborough Preston Prof W K Cumming Greensboro Prof H E McBride Ridgely Prof W A Hastings Federalsburg for applications and details.
The Christ Church Guild records deep loss at the death of Idas S. Hollingsworth. She served in meetings and work, always ready to help. Sympathy extended to her son Henry Hollingsworth and her siblings Susie E. Redden Clara M. McWilliams Laura Melvin. Denton Md April 3 1928.
Goldsboro reports the funeral of grand father John Shively near Irvin's Chapel attended by family. A musical program is planned at M E Church South next Sunday evening at 7 30. Various locals visit relatives in Wilmington Henderson Baltimore Philadelphia and Delaware. Ladies' Aid and Sewing Circle gatherings noted. Several town residents attend a Henderson play and property changes and home improvements are mentioned.
Smithville residents hosted and visited neighbors from Federalsburg Seaford Milford and Denton. Guests included Mr Mrs G H Fritz Randolph Mr Mrs George Tucker and son Clarence Mrs Blaine Bullock and daughters Evelyn and Roselle Miss Hattie Atkinson Mrs Kathryn Hurley and son Edward and Mrs Earl Pennypacker and son Smith. Also noted are a dodge ball game with Concord, a tractor purchase by G H Fritz Randolph and various social visits by Floyd Smith George Tucker John Etrick Alton and Lynn Case.
The P T A meeting on Monday evening was well attended and featured an amusing program by Mrs Mollie Towers Mrs Clarence Wright and Mrs Roland Ferrins with visitors contributing violin banjo and guitar music. Teachers will entertain at the next meeting on Monday April 30.
The Twentieth Century Community Club and guests enjoyed a productive day at Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Blades on the 29th. Square piecing resumed as a joined quilt. Miss Spafford contributed ideas and sewed three dresses. Mrs. Hopkins and Mrs. Dillon led two lively games. Next meeting set for April 11 at Mr. and Mrs. James Cheezum with a note to all to attend.
Henderson and Little Lucy Hubbard spent the week end with grandparents Mr and Mrs Joseph Harris near Henderson. Mrs Joseph Harris returned from Rockland Delaware after staying with sister Mrs George Doherty. Mr and Mrs C B Cahee Felton visited relatives including Mr John Harris and Mr Joseph Harris. Mr Joseph Smith and mother visited friends in and near Henderson on Sunday. Mr Milton Harris and wife spent Sunday with friends near Greensboro.
Queen Anne Mrs. John DeFord received a birthday surprise from her children on Monday evening for her 62nd birthday. Mrs. Hannah Gooding and daughter from Wyoming visited Mrs. Ella Jump this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Shively from Wilmington spent Sunday and Monday with Mrs. Mollie Diggans. Mrs. Ella Richards is staying with her son Thomas Sherwood at Cordova.
A Chevrolet sponsored 10 000 mile jungle to Cairo to London motoring expedition is under way with four men, led by Captain Lacey, using a stock sedan and a Chevrolet truck. The trip, begun from New York via radio by J D Mooney, includes uncharted routes, wireless gear, medical supplies, and jungle fever vaccines.
A humorous essay by I. K. Atherton on thumbs as tools and symbols from childhood to adulthood. It notes practical uses from testing soup temperature to signaling rides, plus nuisances like hammer misplacements and the varied shapes of thumbs while describing them as often grimy when seen from a car window.
Ryde and Company of Chicago has applied for a copyright on Ryde's Chick-Food Game a novel board game for children and adults. The 16 by 11 inch board includes a spinning wheel and four metal chickens and teaches chick development from birth to laying hen with penalties for poor care and rewards for good stock. The game is available from Ryde & Company at 5434 W Roosevelt Road Chicago for ten cents packing.
Mrs Thos W Wooters and family visited Chester Pa on Saturday for the funeral of James H Wooters. They also visited Wilmington over Sunday. W Thomas Lockerman of Greensboro attended the Older Boy's Conference in Wilmington from March 30 to April 1. Michael F Kibler spends Easter with friends in Philadelphia. Miss Alice Wood of Ridgely visited Miss Agnes Cooper for the weekend.
A memorial note recalls Hazel L Beauchamp who passed March 7 1926 two years and one month ago. Describes her as kind cheerful and the sunshine of the home. The family honors her memory noting God loved her more and her spirit was called away.
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