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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1935
Page
8
The Denton PTA plans a two day charity movie event on April 23 and 24 featuring The Scarlet Pimpernel starring Leslie Howard. Proceeds earmarked for C. H. S. support, with reviews praising Howard and Oberon in the adventurous drama during the French Revolution.
Last Friday in Queen Anne the Denton girls volleyball team lost 22 to 26 to Tri County after twenty minutes of play. Our baseball squad won 4 to 2 over Tri County HS in five innings in cold weather with several substitutions as candidates tried positions. Pitchers Wright Irwin Hollis and catchers Johnson Harrington performed well while errors accounted for both runs by Tri County.
The essays emphasize that school spirit rests with students and permeates the school. Frinda Morris argues for civic effort and sportsmanship, while others link pride, cooperation, and habit to the school’s success across academics, activities, and conduct.
The passage extols school spirit through selflessness, obedience, and loyalty. It highlights respect for authority, fair judgment, cooperation, and the Golden Rule in daily school life. It urges new students to feel welcome and emphasizes dependability, honesty, tolerance, initiative, and consideration.
The list shows March 1935 honors with Distinguished Elizabeth Hollister. Merit includes Madeline Cheezum Hugh Barton Marion Thomas Betty Woodward Minnie Somers Ruth Surendorf Marguerite Tracy Mildred Woodrow Billy Cumming Mary Hubbard Elizabeth Lankford Julia Tracy Clyde Pentz Sarah Hollister Mary Anne Knotts Phyllis Seese Marcelia Wild. Grade and average designations note numerous students across grades 6 5 and 4 with names and some averages.
Monday program featured Prof Goodwin head of Economics addressing Senior Class on continuing education after high school followed by conferences with seniors and a faculty talk on The Gold Standard and the Gold Clause. Attendance notes show top classes and Bank Day results for April 1935 with grades led by Mrs Hughes and Mrs Stevenson.
Maryland milk dealers and the State Department of Health push improved production methods and sanitation. F W Caspari, dairy milk specialist, leads pasteurization and farm plant inspections with local inspectors. Conferences stress Standard Milk Ordinance, grading code, and healthy herds to raise consumption statewide.
Officers and directors of the recently organized Delmarva Broiler Producers Association met at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin Maryland last Friday April 5 to draft plans for membership growth. A two hour conference approved a program of group meetings across Delaware Maryland and Virginia to promote the association’s objectives with extension service cooperation and broad outreach.
A conversation among neighbors recalls a school incident where Edward refuses to sit by a curly haired classmate calling him a sissy, followed by a tale of a boy who wore a sissy hat until trimming streamers changed its meaning, highlighting how small details spark offense in children.
The narrator, a New Yorker, values country life and outdoor sports over city events. Leather gloves are praised for durability, shape retention, and versatile dress appeal from riding habits to formal soirées, aligning with a consistent, correct image in varied occasions. The piece links gloves with a lifestyle of hunting, golf, and travel, advocating timeless leather as essential.
Notice of election for two Denton Commissioners to fill a three year term and a one year term. Election to be held at the Fire Building between 1 and 2 5 o clock p m. Voters within Denton corporate limits may vote. Must be 25 plus, tax payer of $500, resident two years. Emory D. Kimmey, President. Walter Sparklin, Clerk.
In Caroline County Circuit Court equity No. 8262 Chy. Order issued April 11 1935 grants ratification of the sale reported in these proceedings unless objection is filed by June 13 with publication in a Carolina County newspaper four consecutive weeks before May 18. The report lists sale amount at 600 dollars. Judge T Clayton Horsey Clerk.
In Equity No. 8270 Chy an order issued on April 11 1936 directs the sale of the property involved in the Caroline County circuit court equity case. The order specifies sale action under court supervision and outlines the property to be sold.
Westing sale notice from The W F Allen Co Salisbury Md seeks several acres of wall bedded Premier Strawberry Plants. Will pay cash. Write or telephones what you have to offer. Phone No 6. 4 18 21.
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