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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1931
Page
2
An editorial argues schooling should extend beyond five daily classes with a one period for activities. It cites athletics as essential for character, cooperation, and social skills, using a Denton soccer example to show teamwork and sportsmanship shaping responsible youth.
T A Grehan of the Dublin Independent Newspapers argues over coffee that business is deeply human and saturated with sentiment. He asserts sentiment prompts fair dealing, condemns deception, and lists three points: honesty as sentiment, honesty as a nerve tonic, and a tonic that aids health.
Charles M. Schwab, chairman of Bethlehem Steel, argues in Rotarian for April that time will bring more jobs and lessen toil through science and machinery. He claims slavery was a labor problem solved by mechanical power born of science, signaling faith in the machine age.
Twenty Five Years Ago discusses advances from science in reducing labor burdens through electrical and mechanical power, safer conditions, and higher wages, and predicts continued job growth via new industries and inventions shaping modern labor and living standards. It also notes Greece refugee settlements, cherry tree gifts from Japan, West Africa development, and various local notices.
British Foreign Secretary Arthur Henderson warned a large London audience that the next war would be incomparably worse than prior conflicts. He said it would be fought by aircraft using poison gas, targeting great industrial centers and civilian populations, and urged actions to prevent war rather than attempting to humanize its future horrors.
A nativist editorial contrasts American technical prowess with lagging honesty and character. It condemns graft, gangsters, and fraud in politics while urging the nation to pursue character education with the same passion as scientific achievements. It warns that moral decay weakens defenses more than any ironclad threat.
The piece notes shifting public interest from past Greece and Turkey refugee issues to the present. It cites that over 1,200,000 refugees have been settled in Greece and Macedonia by the Commission, highlighting Greece's 5 million population and the need for League of Nations aid after Nansen’s investigation and a 1923 commission appointment.
Ridgely society column records visits and comings and goings. Mr Emmitt Potts hosted Greenwood and Wye Mills guests while John Dean spent time at home and returned to College Park. Mr James Lewis entertained his mother from Magnolia as visits by Mrs Leroy Detwiler near Wilmington and Mrs Orrell Saulsbury plus Miss Ada Matthews in Denton are noted.
A quirky diary recounts weekly entries from Slats about dentist visits, family interactions, and misread artworks. The writer notes reactions from Ant Emmy and parents, plus snippets on newspaper exposure, weather indifference, and everyday observations from Friday to Thursday.
Local residents share holiday visits and family time across Burrsville and nearby towns. Notables include Hobbs Reyner Dukes returning from Eastern holidays, Edward Davis and L Hopkins Thomas visiting from Washington, and many others spending weekends with relatives and attending Easter services.
The Maryland Theatre Baltimore opens a week long vaudeville program starting Saturday April 11 featuring Ruby Norton Buster West and Hardeen as top billed acts. Norton performs Famous Blondes with Clarence Senna. West and John West as Two Sailors with Lucia Coates. Hardeen offers Houdini style escapes. Joe Wong Pickard's Syncopators present Dragon Land with Fumi Kawahata. John Wale the Silver Voiced Tenor returns. other acts include Harry Cardiff Mary Wales in Divorce Dan Jarrett Laddie La Monte and more noted performers.
A social will be held with the P T A on Wednesday evening April 15 with music and ice cream on sale to benefit the annual picnic. Delegates to the State P T A convention were named including Mrs C E Bailey Mrs Margaret Bailey and Mrs Alice H Ross. Various locals are noted visiting or entertaining others and a health update mentions Mrs Messick in critical condition with her sister Miss Annie nursing. A Johnson's Electric Floor Waxer is advertised for rent at 2 per day by M K Newnam of Denton MD.
The Orphans Court of Caroline County met Tuesday with Judges West Towera and Fleetwood. Appraisers named for Laura V. Neal. order to sell stock granted for Joseph P. Patchett estate. Administrators filed sales accounts for Harriet Phillips Wilbert Downs John W Cox estates. final accounts and releases noted. Sophie A Pritchett probate admitted. Grace A Vickers legatee release received.
Federalsburg residents held a Thursday night surprise party at Miss Hattie Alford's home for their guest Miss Doris Thrift of Baltimore. Attendees included Blanch Thomas Nichols Butler Jester Mills McMahan Buckley Trice Thrift and Alford plus Vernon Nichols Norris Daffin Woodrow Wilson Alford Watson Ralph Eleric Thomas McCrea Wilmer Noble Jr Hastings. Refreshments followed games and dancing as all expressed enjoyment. Easter Sunday entertaining hosted by multiple Alford and related families in the area.
Easter Sunday at Williston Church featured lively children recitals and choir songs followed by a solemn Easter sermon from the pastor. Local residents and families, including the Simpons Thawley Neal and Ellwanger households, visited relatives and hosted gatherings around Easter. The Williston Community Club met Friday, and plans for the upcoming American and National League baseball championship race were discussed, with the Athletics favored to win.
Distinction honorees include Winifred Towers and a long list of students such as Hon or George Shaffer Mary Emily Al burger Olive Butler Myra Thawley Virgil Ellett Jean Kauffman Lynnie Lord Alice Scott Clara Weir Robert Leese Harry Nuttle Robert Middle ton Glen Crain Alma Dean George Goldsborough Parker Stone Samuel Johnson Catherine Allfather Doris Kern. Merit recipients include William Jones Charles Moore Winnie Barber Lillian Dean Mildred Flaharty Eliza Goldsborough Elizabeth Wine Jane Collison Rob erta Hake Louise Liden Mabel Richards Blanche Walston Irene Wright Alice Blough Madeline Chice zum Dorothy Davis Merlyn Kern Geneva Lord Alice Ross Thelma Towers Elinor Wilson Gertrude Young Allen Russell Gregg Evern gain Emma Elizabeth Hollister Margaret Jane Knotts Ruth Noble Elsie Wright Joe Lee Parker Norman Leese George Wilson Stewart Wright William Jump Oliver Cheezum Reese Brown Jane Bryant Frinda Morris Sara Swiss Marian Thomas Betty Woodward.
Dr J Fred Andreae warns no organ is as vital to happiness as the eye yet it is neglected. public societies push eye hygiene and periodic exams. Citizens in public life should warn against careless treatment from excessive reading to improper lighting and hygiene. Optical science can correct defects and extend useful life.
In loving remembrance, Minnie Murphy Cooper, Trene Adams Towers, Pearl Murphy Butler, and Augurette F. Butler honor Frank Murphy who died on April 11, 1925. The notes recall his jolly, generous nature, the family’s grief, and faith that he rests in Heaven. The remembrances express enduring love and the hope of reunion.
Maryland joins national celebration promoting child health and growth. The Maryland Child Health Day Committee, chaired by Dr J H M Knox, coordinates activities with parents, teachers, physicians, clubs, and public officials to stress every child's right to health, protection from disease, and opportunities for physical mental and spiritual development.
Planning menus for her family meals, Mother Briggs favored simple, seasonal fruit, chilled custard, stewed fruits, crackers and cheese, ice cream, gelatin, gingerbread, cookies, and occasional cake to top off meals.
A kitchen style guide outlines preparing rhubarb with sugar and butter until tender for a glossy glaze. It includes a complex chocolate gelatin dessert with milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla, plus banana baked with lemon juice butter and water, served with whipped cream.
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