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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1927
Page
4
A Saturday publication note states the paper is published weekly by Melvin and Johnson Incorporated. The item confirms the publisher and frequency without additional details.
Editorial notes recall the 1917 entry of the United States into World War I and praise Woodrow Wilson while critiquing partisan obstruction to his peace aims. The piece then shifts to Maryland forestry, detailing American Forest Week proclaimed by Coolidge, state forestry measures, nursery output, funding, fire protection, and Camp Meade’s woodland administration under the Forest Service.
The Nutrition Department of the Philadelphia Inter-State Dairy Council features a playful subject about Easter outfits. The narrator describes browsing shops, trying on clothes, bargaining, and laying out a complete ensemble to wear to church and join the promenade on Easter Sunday.
An allegorical piece compares fine feathers to appearances and weather, proposing a daily personal insurance of self care to keep a fine bird inside. It lists simple daily premiums—tooth brushing, sleep, outdoor exercise, green vegetables, milk, water—as terms for maintaining well being and resilience, ending with a hopeful Easter note.
Curtiss Candy safety bureau report lists nine cautions for children to avoid fatal street accidents. Emphasizes play areas, sidewalk use, crossing only when clear, not following streetcars, and avoiding running or chasing balls into traffic. More than 30 percent of U S street accident victims are under 15.
Ronald Colman co stars with Wilma Banky in The Winning of Barbara Worth at New Dover Opera House April 18 19 20. He is pictured as reserved cultured and universally liked yet surrounded by an air of mystery. Colman lives with actor Charles Lane keeps bachelor quarters in Los Angeles and enjoys fishing hunting and expert horsemanship while avoiding public appearances.
On March 26, a USDA order signed by the President bans Reed Birds indefinitely. An April 5 regulation lowers the Woodcock bag limit from six to four and bars Shore Birds except Jacksnipe and Woodcock. Greater and Lesser Yellow legs are prohibited for two years. Sink boxes are barred on inland waters but allowed on coast with distance limits. In Maryland Virginia and North Carolina, sink boxes vanish except at Susquehanna Flats Back Bay and Currituck Sound.
The Denton Volunteer Fire Company announces its annual carnival running from September 1 to September 10. Proceeds support fire department services and local community events. Admission details and schedule to follow.
The Keenemans marked their 50th anniversary with a family party. Other items note county health committee meeting in Denton, visits and travels by Mrs. Cabell, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Dean, and Mr. Goodwin. Potomac Division report praises high standards and leading position nationwide.
Mr and Mrs John Adams hosted last Sunday with Minnie Althea Adams Winnie Graham and John Mears of Wilmington in Mr Bakers Studebaker coach. Several Adams relatives visited Har rington Friday. Adams women attended Concord Aid Society meeting. Maggie Adams returned from Ferralsburg visit. Easter programs planned at Bloomery Church. Louise Wilson had surgery at Marshall Hospital. Catherine Lowe visited Reba Adams. Kemp Adams announce birth of baby girl.
The U S Civil Service Commission launches a country wide push to fill 2,500 Bureau of Prohibition positions brought into the competitive classified service by the 1927 act. Non civil service appointees must compete in exams to keep their jobs. Notices and blanks are available from the Civil Service Commission in Washington or local boards at post offices.
The regular April meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union was held at Mrs. G. H. Rue's home. Officers elected: President Mrs. S. I. Arnold, vice president Miss May Llisle r, recording secretary Mrs. Mabel Duffey, corresponding secretary Miss Emma Clark, treasurer Miss Sue Bye. Mrs. Mary B. Wilson from Connecticut spoke on her California trip. The May meeting will be at Mrs. Mabel Duffey's home.
The Conservation Department will open certain oyster bars in the upper Chesapeake Bay above Sandy Point on April 18 for furnishing seed oysters to leasees. A circular to Deputy Commanders and Inspectors will describe bars and include rules and regulations for this section.
In loving remembrance of my dear sister Mrs Sarah Johnson who departed this life one year ago February 6 1926 Dearest sister how I miss you Since from this earth you passed away And my heart is aching sorely As I think of you each day No one knows the silent heartache Only those who have lost can tell Of the grief that is borne in silence For the one we loved so well Short and sudden was the call When sister was taken from us all But never will those who loved her best Forget the day she was laid to rest By her loving sister Nola Framptom.
Harold I. Pellegrin of the Potomac Division was named a National Representative of the Near East Relief, one of only four chosen. He continues as Potomac Division director overseeing Maryland and the District of Columbia, with a long record in relief work since the program began.
In loving remembrance several brief memorial notices recall fealty to husbands Frank Murphy and fathers, uncles, and a grandfather who died in 1925. Edged by daughters wives and nieces, the verses mourn and affirm enduring memory while Easter marks two years since their passings.
Denton Maryland invites sealed proposals for 12 bonds of 1000 each totaling 12000. Bids due May 2, 1927 by 1 p m at the Denton Commissioners office. Bonds dated May 1 1927 bear 4 4 percent interest semi annually. Exempt from taxes. Minimum bid security 6 percent. Town pledges full faith and credit. Right to reject bids reserved. Walter Sparklin, Clerk.
The assignee will sell at public auction at the Denton Court House door in Maryland between 1 and 4 pm. The property lies in the Third Election District of Caroline county and includes a land parcel with improvements. Sale terms are cash, with title papers at purchaser expense. Auctioneers: James Temple and T. Pliny Fisher.
The Circuit Court for Caroline County orders notice by advertisement in Caroline County newspapers once weekly for three weeks before May 14 1927. Interested parties must appear by June 14 1927 to show cause why the 1923 and 1924 sale of Lucy Willoughby Heirs real estate for taxes should not be ratified and confirmed. Order signed by Thomas J. Keating.
Under a writ of fieri facias issued April 13, 1927 in the Circuit Court for Caroline County the First National Bank of Federalsburg seeks to levy on and sell two parcels of land held by B E Butler Hattie E Butler and Martha E Butler. Tract 1 describes a large lot in the Fourth Election District with a long boundary description and a 15 foot right of way, referenced to a prior Wheatley deed. improvements include small barns and sheds. Tract 2 covers a town lot in Choptank on Main Street with a 100 by 50 foot layout, tied to a 1893 deed for Martha E Butler.
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