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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1936
Page
2
A 1913 era reflection warns that war erodes trust and honor, turning deceit into accepted practice. It argues the collapse of contract faith, debt repayment, and moral law signals civilization's end unless individuals choose decency and truthfulness to preserve contracts and social order.
The article argues that despite a presidential election, business should prosper. It cites higher current retail and auto sales, farm prices at five year highs, and widespread money circulation since 1929. Bonus payments starting July 1 are expected to boost spending, encouraging steady trade through the year.
Heavy Easter buying surged despite poor weather across 33 cities, with retailers in New York Philadelphia Chicago Washington and St Louis showing 15 to 20 percent higher candy sales than last year. Department stores in multiple cities reported notable gains and a holiday shopping surge, while wholesale apparel markets in New York ran low on Easter goods.
Los Angeles reports heavy citrus exports while Atlanta, Memphis, Louisville, Seattle, and Philadelphia show mixed results. Storm damage in Gainesville, tornado casualties in Mississippi, large remains of construction in Kentucky, Seattle university building funding, and record ship clearances in Philadelphia. Steel, farm implements, and retail sectors balance gains with demand shifts. Industrial activity improves modestly in Detroit as new plants emerge and March chain store sales rise sharply from 1995 levels.
The article narrates how Arturo Castella used a paralysis drug to stage accidents and extract settlements in the United States. Investigators from the Index Bureau System and the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters pursued him. Castella fled the hospital, was captured, and received five years in Sing Sing.
Editorial notes urge U S farmers to cooperate fully with the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act to prevent excessive production of cotton, wheat and tobacco. It warns that without cooperation prices could fall below 1955 levels and emphasizes soil health and income protection through diversified plantings.
The speaker warns that fire losses raise insurance rates, taxes, and tax rolls include burned property. When homes or factories burn, residents may move, jobs vanish, and local spending falls. Everyone bears the impact, from grocers to doctors, as fire prevention saves money and keeps engines in the station.
A Christian Science Monitor excerpt urges readers to consider the cost of fire protection. It notes every fire burdens individuals financially, paid through public taxes, and quotes a spiritual promise about renewal and strength from relying on the Lord.
Mrs. Amos Ebling and children visited her mother in Reisterstown over Easter. Harry Reininger returned from a Florida winter tour. Mrs. Norman Wilson and daughter Louise were ill earlier in the week. Rev Hafer and wife spend the week in Boyertown with relatives. Helen Noopes visited West Grove parents on Easter Sunday. Mrs. M C Meredith returned from Washington, D C. Mrs. Harford Porter visits Wilmington this week with her cousin. Miss Amaiula Ebling spent Easter in Washington, D C. Mrs. Walter Mitchell and daughter Joanne visit Baltimore. Charlie Kline spent Easter with his son in Baltimore. Mrs. J M Swing has been on the sick list this week.
In memoriam for M Hes ter Jopp who died April 18 1959. Words fail as family recalls memories and longing for a smile from a loved one. Sadly missed by husband and grandson and daughter.
A Maryland delegation urged Governor Harry W. Nice to sign House Bill 38 by Delegate Earl Bennett to move vehicle registration from December 31 to March 31. They argued it would boost annual vehicle use and gasoline tax revenue while reducing losses from late tag purchases. The Governor said he would give the measure serious consideration.
Caroline county farm owners receive 142,300 in loans from the Federal Land Bank and the Land Bank Commissioner as announced by Arthur E. Tang erford, State Director for the National Emergency Council for Maryland. The loans total 213,700 from Federal Land Bank and 228,000 from Land Bank Commissioner across 321 farms in Maryland, with 1,380 Federal Land Bank loans and 1,911 Land Bank Commissioner loans. Period covered is May 7, 1935 to December 34, 1935. Interest rates are now lower, aiding refinancing and profits.
Dentonia Theatre presents Sonny Boy a trick paint pony with Dick Foran in Song of the Saddle on Saturday April 18. Wednesday April 22 features Millions In The Air starring Eleanore Whitney with two shows 7 and 9 and Cash Gift Night.
Harmony school event by the Helpers class at Harmony school drew a positive reception and net proceeds of 25.00. Chester Towers, student at Georgetown University, has returned after Easter with his parents. Mrs Evan Secouloff reports a newborn baby girl. The Richters of Baltimore returned home after Easter. Anna Williamson comes home from Easton Hospital after appendectomy. Mrs Pliny Todd returns home after visiting sister Mrs Howard Bright in Baltimore.
Mr and Mrs James Binder of Atlantic City NJ visited Mr and Mrs Fred Fountain for dinner on Wednesday. Bloomery Aid members are preparing a play to be staged soon with date to be announced next week. Winnie Graham and Minnie Adams spent the weekend with Minnie’s sister Mrs John Adams. Philadelphia relatives were entertained by Mr and Mrs Fred Fountain over the Easter holidays.
Walter Hampden returns to Ford's Theatre Baltimore for a final four performance run of Cyrano de Bergerac from April 20 to 22 with matinee. The production features a lavish stage by Claude Bragdon and a large company of 75 players in a celebrated interpretation of Rostand's legendary drama.
Mr and Mrs W G Holbrook hosted a Saturday dinner with J R Ricards B B Allen Q O Chaffinch and F Bennett. L Al Thomas entertained J W Edgell and L Hopkins Thomas and son Bernard. Sunshine Worker’s Class raised 11 dollars at a Friday box social. Easter visits included Maynard of New Jersey to John Lister and Eldon Marine families. Easter dinners featured F N Smith Burt Smith and family. An Easter egg hunt completed the Monday church lawn events.
The Eastern Shore Society of Baltimore City resumes its Historical Essay Contest inviting youths to study the region's past. Participants may present known facts or new insights, with the goal of fostering deeper interest in the area's birthright as they begin their lives.
Twenty five years ago observations note builder activity at Main and Eighth streets and upcoming bridge plans near Preston. Local Masons report a palatial lodge room with $1500 outlay. Preston WCTU reelected officers and reported new members. A Methodist conference appointment list, community songs, and Rev. Elderdice’s stay are described along with an April court auto use trend. Clarence Messenger injured at grain conveyor. J R McSorley and Annie Fleming wed. couple to live in Kill Devil. Subscribe for the Journal.
The speaker recalls the era of FHA loan ads and borrowing from the government, arguing loans aid home fixes and value. He warns that saving money by cutting seeds, soil fertility, and quality inputs hurts yields, warning against cheap fertilizers and back breaking labor. He notes many farmers chase economy while neglecting soil fertility and plant counts.
A reflective prose piece recalls springtime scenes near Choptank with flowers and hedges, linking nature to Easter and Christian resurrection. It cites sermons by Reverends Bounds Fogel Smith Davis Gardner and pastors from Denton, while honoring memory of Rev. W. M. Lister of Huntington, West Virginia.
Relatives from Wilmington Federalsburg and nearby towns visit H C Cole and W S McCarty residences. Nannie Mullikin of Wilmington summers with cousins L Worm Mae Willoughby. Easter Sunday hosts include Mrs McCarty and Mr Raymond McCarty and several others from Rhodesdale Bethlehem Laurel and Philadelphia. Merchants who advertise in The Journal boast about sales.
National Association of Basketball Coaches proposals led to three rule changes for next season. A six foot restraining circle around the center, allowed communication for substitutes after reporting, and four timeouts per game were adopted. An eight foot circle idea was rejected, a three center jumps option was tabled, and a backcourt three second rule tweak was voted down. Changes mainly clarify interpretation and permit electric timing. Weather hits spring sports as Washington College reports rainouts delaying baseball practice and games.
Sunday diary notes a church dispute over a fired preacher and a new one preaching against members. The week recounts mischief at school, a wedding collapse, a late cleaning task, blunt humor about a dum family, and classroom pranks, ending with a teacher challenging the students to improve ahead of tomorrow.
The Dentonia Theatre opens April 20 with The Story of Louis Pasteur starring Paul Muni. The Cosmopolitan and First National release presents Pasteur’s life, highlighting his faith in fighting prejudice and advancing science.
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