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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1943
Page
6
Ace Theatre manager Gibbs, in charge since December, deals with rowdy youths and vandalism by using firm, quick justice in his own makeshift court. He appeals to patriotism and family duty to deter misbehavior, recounting a boy with Navy brothers willing to change.
Mr. Gibbs runs Saturday morning shows for Young Timers with patriotic songs and educational films. Attendance prizes offer toy coupons from a hardware store across the street. He plans a summer program with playroom supervision to keep war workers' children busy and out of trouble. He believes supervised entertainment can benefit children more than social workers.
The Office of Price Administration requires surrender of red stamps with meats, cheese, butter, fats, edible oils, and canned fish. In April, individuals receive 16 points weekly. University of Maryland extension service specialist Esther Knowles notes farm families should practice voluntary rationing, retaining stamps if self-sufficient and not purchasing rationed foods.
Continued from page one the college visit included faculty chats and a lunch served for all. Teachers learned square dancing with notes on its educational value. The program featured calisthenics for girls and boys, rope climbing, races, boxing, wrestling, dances, a grand march, and a tea with chaperones. Evening events included the pageant Thus Bel? Ever and a Virginia band, followed by a seniors dance with Lew Stark’s orchestra. Junior notes reflect on visits to Salisbury State Teachers College and questions about future plans for class activity.
Legislative notes from April G Das discuss Denton bills stalled in Senate committees. Bills 271 418 and 455 seek judicial and local government reforms, but none advanced. Bill 300 Caroline County audit bill faced opposition from county officials and governor. CALVERT C MERRIKEN endorses auditing all county books by the official county auditor.
The Junior class notes a plan for a mystery meeting at C H 5 auditorium on April 9 at 7 30 p m inviting a guest and promising a fun event. Also mentions memorizing Julius Caesar passages and other school happenings across grades with April 8 report cards and county election signs.
Ben Ryder argues that West history shows respectable citizens clean up undesirable elements. He endorses cooperative beer industry cleanup programs to benefit all, urging stronger enforcement of existing laws and reliance on America's tolerance and cooperation.
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