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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1931
Page
2
Citizens criticize the dirt and pothole filled streets of Denton calling for immediate pavement and repairs. They urge attending Commissioners meetings and warning that inaction risks higher costs and damaged property interiors. Local residents urge better street conditions to boost town pride and safety.
Report on agriculture at the sixth Soviet Congress in Moscow in March highlights mass collectivization. Molotov notes peasantry favoring collective farming with rising percentages across regions. Amid optimistic housing and power gains, vivid spring imagery contrasts with a sober call for brigades and seed work to organize labor on collective farms.
The fragment hints at a transformative vision of sweeping change and renewal shaping a future world. It suggests a bold belief in an era reshaped by progress and upheaval, with emphasis on rebirth and global renewal.
David Sarnoff, head of the Radio Corporation of America, argues in the April Rotarian that broadcasting should serve good government education and commerce. He notes rising musical tastes wider program choices and stronger cross ocean links aided by wireless tech and predicts affordable television within a few years.
The article argues the United States holds vast wealth, mainly from natural resources, but warns that national prosperity depends on continued hard work and brains. It contrasts American leisure culture with European diligence, urging Americans to stay awake, concentrate, and use science to stay ahead.
A persuasive piece argues that continuous advertising drives demand and builds lasting profits. It asserts advertised goods win broader buyer preference, educate consumers on market offerings, and draw customers to buy top quality products. The message links ongoing promotion to sustained sales success.
In loving remembrance of Thelma Y Baker who departed this life March 14. Just when our days seemed brightest our hopes seemed best God called her to eternal rest. Her step quick and easy eyes bright hair soft and shiny song sweet and light chest raised eager speech quick and gay hands deftly busy she smiled and sang all day. By Uncle Floyd and Aunt Emma.
Residents are invited to a meeting at Lidens Community House on Sunday April 19 at 2 p m. The Journal subscription is encouraged.
Editorial notes urge Europe to back Bruning to keep Germany from seeking power with Hitler. Bruning is praised for calm principle and restraint, while the piece warns that European inaction could push Germany toward demagogy. It cites League Council actions on German minority rights and international diplomacy as Bruning’s allies.
Mrs Annie E Christopher wife of John Christopher died at her home here early Tuesday morning aged nearly eighty years She had been an invalid nearly six years She leaves husband and daughter Mrs Raymond Deen of this place two sons Andrew near here and Alonzo of Berlin Md also a brother Samuel Towers Ridgely Sun day visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs W R Thomas Miss Pearl Willis teacher on the Western Shore spent the Easter holidays with her parents here Mr Jesse Lassier and Mrs Collins previously ill are able to be out again Mr and Mrs John Cohee were dinner guests of Mr and Winfield Ruark for Hurlock on Sunday
Twenty five years ago residents of Denton and nearby areas saw cross town visits among Elmer Wheeler and Wm Uhler relatives, land transfers in Williamsport, and a new rural route 2 at Nobbs. Local shad markets flourished as a gasoline launch arrived, while state detectives probed the death of Hickman miller John Johnstone. A Greensboro Denton debate on railroads was planned and funeral notices for Frank M. Booker emerged amid church appointments and teachers association events.
Ross Farquar records Slats diary entries from a week with quirky notes on Emmy reading dictionaries, marriage jokes about Sim Price, a rainy country trip to church, a bet over weather signs, longing for a sister, winter evenings, Emmy’s music, Mrs Ferst breaking a glass, and a craving for ice cream despite a snowbound day.
Agnes Davis of the Philadelphia Opera Company and Colorado school alumna will sing and perform a soprano solo in the Atwater Kent Auditions Quartet during the Atwater Kent Radio Hour on Sunday April 19. Her career followed winning the 1927 First National Radio Audition, with studies in Philadelphia and Paris under Emilio de Gogorza.
We express deep appreciation to many kind friends for their kindness during our bereavement and thank you for the beautiful floral tributes at the funeral of Annie E. Christopher. Husband and children.
Curtiss-Wright Flying Service will launch a six month air circus from Baltimore with 5 to 8 advanced planes. The program visits Easton, Frederick, Cumberland, Martinsburg, Salisbury, Hagerstown, Baltimore, Lancaster, Bethlehem, York, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Reading, Ocean City, Atlantic City, Frostburg and Somerset. Features include formation flying, spot landings, diving bombings with flour bombs, parachute jumps, aerial acrobatics, and planes tied together. Passengers may ride during the day as flights operate until dark.
Mr and Mrs R Harrison of Sherwood and Mr and Mrs Charles Perry attended a conference at Crisfield last Sunday. Sunday School is planned at Smithson Church with evening preaching by Rev Newton. Paul Harding of Wilmington visited his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs H Cole on Monday. Ray Kennedy and wife spent Sunday with Mrs Kennedy's parents Mr and Mrs C F Collins.
A collection of aphorisms notes how self pity affects life and mindset. Bright, Levante, and an Eastern Proverb offer reflections on resilience and perspective, urging readers to focus on attitude rather than events.
The Denton Journal prints wedding invitations and announcements with care and neatness, showcasing formal notices of marriages and related celebratory details for readers.
A lengthy list enumerates church locations from Farmington to Whitesville with assigned pastors or supply, including districts in Maryland Delaware Virginia and nearby towns. The compilation also notes several quarterly conferences appointments and staff such as Asbury Quarterly Conference Wilmington Del and Maryland Goodwill Industries superintendent J H Beauchamp.
A fragment argues that all that God creates shares His nature, claiming that everything real must be god, reflecting a metaphysical view from the Christian Science Monitor.
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