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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1927
Page
4
Benjamin F Johnson serves as Vice President and secretary. The item was entered at the Denton Maryland post office as second class mail matter on Saturday morning April 9 1927.
Editorial notes quote Congressman William A. Oldfield asserting sharp party differences. It highlights Democratic support for tax progressivity, critiques Mellon era tax cuts, and condemns Republican tariff favoring special interests. It cites corruption probes and calls for honest elections, ending with remarks on independent voters and Senator Bruce's analysis.
In a Wilmington Every Evening excerpt Senator Bruce argues independent votes steer outcomes. He says only bold engagement with issues of real public interest can win, and warns against digressions into Jeffersonian democracy, populism, and cries of Klan or anti Klan. He asserts a party must offer a constructive program.
A representative group led by Dr S Parkes Cadman Will Irwin and Samuel McRoberts will visit Denton to discuss bringing high quality educational and cultural opportunities to the town. Charles F Jenkins announced brochures titled The Future for Your Town and the Swarthmore Chautauqua plan to serve 633 towns in 14 states and four Canadian provinces.
The Nutrition Department of the Philadelphia Inter-State Dairy Council urges Easter readers to focus on real hen’s eggs beyond candy eggs. It notes March through June as peak laying season and discusses egg sourcing for fall use, color differences, and nutrition. It also provides a water glass preservation method and a recipe for a creamy omelet with step by step directions.
Arrangements for Child Health Day across Maryland are being organized by the Maryland May Day Committee chaired by Dr. J. H. M. Knox Jr. Chief of the Bureau of Child Hygiene, following American Child Health Association recommendations. The aim is to boost parental and adult interest in the health and well being of children statewide.
National plans by the American Child Health Association focus on the spiritual as well as physical and mental health of children. Special May Day exercises, plays, and recitations will be held in day schools and churches during April and May with health conferences, pre-school inspections, immunizations, and vaccination drives. A Child Health Day pamphlet and May Day Music are available from the Maryland Bureau of Child Hygiene, State Department of Health, 16 W Saratoga St, Baltimore.
In a special meeting on April 3 1927 Greensboro Baptist Church expresses sincere appreciation for Rev Melvin G Morris six years ten months of service building a church home and strengthening missions It resolves to support his successor with Denominational boards and to cooperate in liquidation of debts and to publish the resolutions and record them in minutes
Maryland records show 24 premises with hog cholera in March 1927, up from five a year earlier, with 22 primary outbreaks and 2 secondary. Cecil County led with five outbreaks aided by a sale and garbage feeding plant. Baltimore and others reported two each. Of primaries, nine from new stock, eight from infected pork in scraps, three with unclear source. secondary outbreaks linked to hog movement and carcass-dog factors. On affected farms, 789 hogs were present. 327 dead and 118 sick before reporting.
The B., C. & A. R. R. resumes two steamers weekly to Easton Point beginning last Sunday night. Steamships sail from Easton on Sundays and Tuesdays. After last fall's withdrawal, freight moved via the Claiborne rail line. The Talbot steamer will serve this route and continue until further notice.
Orphans Court met with Judges West Harper and Shawn pres ent. The will of Margaret L Cecil deceased was filed for probate by George F E Sullivan Nora M Kelley and William E Cox executors of George W Kelley Jr deceased. They filed debts first and final account of administration and distribution. Leonard F Covey administrator of Charles F Gambrill deceased filed inventory and appraisement of personal property. The will of Peter Armstrong deceased was filed by executor William E Armstrong. Clarence T Andrew administrator of Ira Andrew deceased filed account of the fate of personal property. Lula H Dill executrix of Leon Dill deceased filed inventory and appraisement and an order to sell was granted.
Concord school observed Good English Week with a student song to Old Black Joe. The verses emphasize better speech and correct posture, noting Gregg Everngam won the health poster prize. March honor roll lists top students: Rachel Satterfield, Myra Thawley, Gregg Everngam, Howard Johnson, Louise Smith, Louise Covey, Orville Smith.
The Local Leader meeting in Denton discussed 4-H work completion for girls, judging standards, and community programs. May 21 certificate day at the Federation meeting, with speeches by Dorothy Emerson and Robert Foster, exhibits, entertainment, and county paper planning The Caroline Trail was named by the group.
The article guides furnishing an early American room with colonial chairs four poster bed highboy and sewing stand. It recommends accessible accessories cotton fabrics voile scrim organdie ruffled curtains slip covers crectonne or glazed chintz cotton rugs and wall samples tapestries and vintage coverings for authentic style.
County health nurse Ruth Jackson reports March tuberculosis clinics at Denton and Greensboro on the 8th conducted by Dr Nicklas, 17 cases examined, Linwood Shockley placed in a New York institution for disabled men and boys, total of 103 visits this month, appeal for colored ministers and teachers during National Negro Health Week April 3 10.
Directors of the Community Club chose officers at a Wednesday meeting. Miss Anne Lewis was named president with Mrs P R Fisher as vice president and Mrs J H Summerfield as secretary. Other posts include Miss Myrtle Dukes treasurer, Mrs Alda Jackson assistant treasurer, Mrs Paul Sewell recording secretary, Miss Louise Dukes librarian.
A brief memorial note from Roland Trice honoring his father Hutchinson Trice who died April 8 1924. The verse laments that no farewell was given and that his spirit left quietly.
Advertises a home cleaning theme with a Maxim New nam, Denton, Md. branding and slogan claiming the store has all items for home cleaning.
S Frank Cole has just received a consignment of white oak flooring and is ready to supply your needs.
Henry R. Lewis assignee advertises sale of two adjoining Caroline county tracts near Greensboro. Tract 1 covers 116 acres with a large two story farm house, outbuildings, orchards and timber, plus a 16 foot right of way to Tract 2. Tract 2 measures 44.7 acres with a framing dwelling, barn, outbuildings, timber and fruit, subject to a $2560 mortgage. Terms vary by tract with a mix of cash and installment options. taxes and possession outlined. A mortgage loan is available on Tract 1.
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