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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1933
Page
2
The document lists BENJAMIN F. JOHNSON as President and Treasurer and MARY MELVIN as Vice-President and Secretary. It notes mail handling at the Denton Maryland post office as second class matter and bears the date Saturday Morning April 8, 1933.
The Akron dirigible foundered off Barnegat New Jersey early Tuesday with 77 aboard. Only four survivors, including a lieutenant and three crew, were rescued by the German tanker Phoebus. one rescuer died en route. The cause is unknown though a thunderstorm and possible lightning are suspected. The Akron, dedicated in 1931, was the largest aircraft and a symbol of naval power, yet authorities say the elements prevailed over advanced safety measures.
The Wilmington Annual Conference reported 51,620 members and 54,847 Sunday School members, showing Methodism strong across Delaware and the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia. Despite a temporary financial sag, the conference raised and spent about a half million dollars and urged caution in all financial matters for the new year.
Henry Ford tells Rotarian readers that a fundamental banking overhaul is needed to place depositors’ money under depositor control. He proposes two deposit types, demand deposits for safekeeping and time deposits for loans, with profits shared with depositors. warns customers may withdraw support if they distrust banks.
A Ford argues banking should assume public status only if banks protect depositors. He cites John Jones with a $200 house fund and warns withdrawals for stock moves harm the nation. The depositor must be the focus, not the banking system, to keep banking clean.
Public finances loom large as life insurance payout reaches 3.1 billion dollars in 1932, nearly double 1931. Campaign for Financial Independence Week April 17 to 22 will mobilize agents, press, radio and organizations to explain policy forms and the industry’s role in relief.
Mrs Roosevelt issued a statement declaring she personally does not drink alcohol but respects others' choices under the law. She condemns unmannerly wets and fanatical drys, urging good breeding and decency as a shared standard. The First Lady highlights that one can abstain totally while maintaining impeccable manners.
A stark critique notes plunging incomes and asset values while government spending soars. It argues recovery hinges on tax reductions, warning of a bleak future unless taxation is cut, and ends with the rallying cry to play ball.
A weekly survey shows optimism across sectors with faith in the new administration, rising confidence in national recovery, and anticipated price trends. Agriculture seeks parity pricing through expanded executive powers, while banking debates focus on broader reform and branch access. Lumber eyes centralized handling after Appalachian Coals ruling, with good current industry conditions and rising Douglas fir output.
A historical note traces rising taxes from 1890 to 1930 with large gains in federal, state, and local levies. It claims national income fell while population barely rose and predicts 1933 taxes to take at least 30 percent of national income, urging tax relief.
Opening the baseball season prompts praise of the sport's civic value while the author favors simple admiration. The crack of the bat, dramatic slides, and one handed spears are celebrated as essential features of the American scene, adding joy to millions.
The article argues that a business’s unseen asset goodwill grows from regular advertising. It notes that even faithful service can fail to attract attention without a public plan, while competitors gain favor by consistently informing the public about products and prices in each newspaper issue.
A springtime suggestion invites city dwellers to seek rest in rural scenes. The piece paints cows by brooks, leafy trees, and lively countryside as rejuvenating for worn eyes and souls.
Resolutions from Caroline Council No 1765 Jr O U A M mourn the unexpected death of Brother George A Timmons. The record notes his sterling integrity and offers sympathy to his family. A copy is sent to the family and published in The Denton Journal. The council charter will be draped in mourning for thirty days.
Miss Evelyn Gooden daughter of E L Gooden and Mr Norman Stubbs son of Mr and Mrs W E Stubbs were married at Goldsboro Tuesday evening by Rev H M Waters. Guests included Clayton Brown Barbara Federalsburg and Norman Cohee Felton families visiting local relatives.
Recurring notes from Denton recount social visits by Frank and Lula Stewart and others from New York Greensboro and Dover. Milk price cut from 10 to 8 cents. Plans to repair or replace Tuckahoe bridge. new bridge to be built this year. Obituary details for Mrs. Mary Fleetwood and Mr. William Harding. Local court docket and juries listed for upcoming Circuit Court session. Methodist Protestant Conference convened at Snow Hill with 294 appointments and 390 churches. General Conference to be held in Pittsburgh in May.
Prominent figures Dr J M Sheridan Dr F T Tagg Dr Lewis Dr F T Little Hugh L Elderdice J S Bowers and W S Phillips noted as major names with probable lay delegates including Dr Joshua W Hering T Pliny Fisher Daniel Baker William E Sheppard and T A Murray Snow Hill doors opened delegates in possession Baltimore Southern Methodist Conference Roanoke Va adjourned Tuesday Roanoke assigns Goldsboro Frank Jenkins Hillsboro Hubert Sydenstricker Caroline to be supplied Trappe J W Grubb Easton J C Thrasher T J Lambert ex Hillsboro presiding elder Lewisburg district Wilmington M E Conference Col Albert W Sisk lay delegate from Caroline County received votes for General Conference in Baltimore May
Burrsville M E church schedules Sunday services with Wesley Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 11 am titled The Great Day Hickman Sunday School at 2 pm and preaching at 3 pm Reverend W L Woodell is pastor Everyone invited. Local social and visiting updates follow including several families visiting relatives and recovering from illness.
The Smithson Homemakers Club met at the community house on Wednesday afternoon supper was served. A revival by Miss Mabel Willetts of Midlothian, Md, is planned at Smithson from April 10 to 23 nightly except Saturdays. Several local families visited relatives this past Sunday and over the weekend, including Ellmsh Willoughbys of Preston and Willoughbys and Robert Lee, plus Kennedy family visits to Collins and Truitt households in Bridgeville and Hillsboro.
Vernon Clement Simpson purchased the farm between Tomahawk School and Bethel Church and moved there. He sold timber from the tract and enjoys country life. Funeral services for Mrs Florence Dill ester were held at Man ships Church. Annie Melvin, once of this neighborhood, died in Philadelphia. Charles Larimore lost a little finger and sustained another injury while sawing wood. George Callaway of Wilmington visited his sisters Martha and Emma Calla. Mrs James Lewis spent days with relatives in Sykesville. Homer Melvin visited Philadelphia.
The Court of Appeals affirmed the Baltimore County Circuit Court death verdict for Euel Lee, the Eastern Shore Black man, in the murder of Green K. Davis of Taylorsville. Lee has thirty days to file a motion for re argument. if not granted, a mandate will notify the Baltimore county court of the decision.
A call to subscribe to The Journal promises full access to chanty news and related updates, urging readers to join for the latest insights. The message emphasizes ongoing coverage and readership benefits.
Journal-like entries recount simple domestic events: discussion of the most beautiful word in English, invitation to celebrate a 27th wedding anniversary, letters from relatives, a potential diamond gift, a sick neighbor, a classroom incident, a student secret, and humorous rumors about Hollywood job pay. The tone is informal and filled with spelling peculiarities.
Williston O M Hignutt and wife entertained at son in law J W Thawley home in Denton for Mrs Hignutt s 67th birthday on April 1 with gifts cards and seallers from relatives including Calvin Simpson Harrington Del Louis Wealon Federalsburg and Josephine Poole Preston. Other guests included Henry R Cook and his sons Robert and Jack of Roland Park Baltimore visiting Mrs H Frey and Mrs QC AL Hignutt. Also Chas Hoagland family from Woodland N J visited Mrs Willoughby. Emmett Lord returned from Pennsylvania visit. Sunday School at 10 10 a m and Divine worship at 11 a m sermon The Kingdom Claimed Luke 19 37 40. Todd guest of W C Todd. Wheatley convalescing from blood poison. J J Howard sick with measles. Easter service rehearsals underway.
Adams Cross Roads notes a Delaware social week with visits from Bridgeville Federalsburg and Greenwood families. Receptions include taffy pulling, corn ball making, and games. Guests include A T White, Ella Peters, Grace Adams, James Whitby, Clarence Lockerman, Norman Adams, Arthur Adams, Reese Adams, Beatrice, Ormond Wright, Maggie Adams, Blanch Adams, Edna Adams, Earl Adams, Earl Pennypacker, Harrison Trice, John Morris, Ola Scott, Lizzie Andrew. Mrs W S Hubbard ill with cold. wishes for recovery.
The fragmentary text cites quotes about wisdom, faith, and daily life from Chesterfield Carlyle and the Christian Science Monitor, but contains no identifiable event, person, organization, or location to summarize into a news card.
Boston letter by Lucia Ames Mead outlines a London pamphlet on The Secret International Armament Makers at Work and related writings. It argues a network of firms led by Basil Zaharoff and others profits from war, influencing markets, governments, and media, with references to Vickers Krupps Sch enider firms and Bethlehem Steel, Curtiss Wright, and Fokker, urging readers to obtain pamphlets and books for awareness.
The Journal announces a bake in and artful show held at the Forest Room on Market Street in Denton. The event, described as finely engraved printing, takes place Saturday April 22 with a City Club affiliation and indicates The Andersontown Hobbs Common Office as headquarters.
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