Denton Journal Advertises Local Family Newspaper Style
The Denton Journal, established 1845 in Denton Maryland, lists Melvin and Johnson Inc with Benjamin F. Johnson as President and Treasurer and Mary Melvin as Vice President and Secretary. Published weekly at 205 Market Street, enters as second class matter from March 3 1879, subscription in Caroline $1.00 yearly, out of county $1.50.
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Melvin & Johnson
Benjamin F. Johnson
Mary Melvin
Market Street
Denton
Maryland
Caroline County
Caroline
The Closed Shop and Labor Freedom Debate
A political analysis argues Congress misreads labor issues by fixating on details like jurisdictional strikes and secondary boycotts while neglecting the central point the closed shop. It asserts that wage freedom and job security require workers’ right to join a union and the right not to join, with penalties for abuses by both employers and unions. The piece cites Senator Ball, urges equal penalties for coercion by unions, and calls for balancing protections for workers against both industrial and union management abuses.
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Congress
Senator Ball
Indiana House and Senate rebuke federal role in taxes
Indiana lawmakers adopt a resolution affirming local independence and responsibility. They criticize federal taxation and redistribution, arguing Hoosiers were misled by the idea that dollars sent to Washington return larger. The measure emphasizes skepticism toward centralized funding and promises to retain local control.
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House
Senate
Indiana
Washington
Fat Hog Show a Success on Maryland's Eastern Shore
The Eastern Shore 4-H and FFA fat hog show at the Denton Sales Building on April 16 attracted 31 members from six counties and 127 hogs averaging over 200 pounds. Grand Champion was Donald Hutchison of Cordova with a purebred Hampshire weighing 260 pounds. reserve champion was a Berkshire-Duroc cross from Princess Anne weighing 230 pounds. Awards favored blue group cash prizes, with 76 blue, 32 red, and 14 white awards.
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Eastern Shore
FFA
Denton
Maryland
Baltimore
Chicago
Donald Hutchison
Cordova
Donald
Hampshire
Princess Anne
Betty Jean Short
Golts
Lawrence Detwiler
Pocomoke City
Indiana sparks tax revolt against federal aid and programs
The Indiana legislature asserts a doctrine opposing federal subsidies and Washington DC control. It proclaims that wealth taxed must come from within the states and demands self-reliance, resisting federal parks, pensions, loans, and other federal actions. The message frames a final argument for limited central government.
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Doles
Washington, D.C
Indiana
Transportation Policy for the Future
A call for a long range transport policy adaptable to current and future needs of shippers and travelers. It argues carriers must earn adequate returns to fund new equipment and airport improvements, share airport costs between taxpayers and users, and ensure highway fair funding. It urges coordination across rail highway air and water under updated public regulation.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Free economy linked to healthy markets say retail chief
Gordon K. Creighton of the National Retail Dry Goods Association urged cooperation between retailers and manufacturers to defend a free competitive system. He argued only a free economy can be healthy and sustain progress, noting most major retailers started small and that competition is driving price stability as shortages ease postwar.
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Gordon K. Creighton
National Retail Dry Goods Association
America
Mr. Creighton
OPA
Little Homemakers 4-H Club Meeting Report
The Little Homemakers 4-H Club met April 3 with Patsy Townsend. Sixteen members and two guests attended. Activities included pledges, a discussion on Easter, minutes read, treasurer’s report, card orders, future meeting and event plans, and sewing unit progress.
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Little
Homemakers
Patsy Townsend
Norma Pitts
June Wise
Ann Trice
Helen May Butler
Theodore Orme
Peggy Callahan
Rita Anne Rogers
Fields Re Enlists in Infantry At Easton Maryland
Sewell R Fields of 306 Franklin Street Denton re enlisted as a Regular Army Infantry platoon sergeant announced by Lt Col T Set William D Deringer Jr Army Recruiting Sub Station Easton Maryland The War Department regulation allows veterans in about 400 classifications who left service since May 12 1945 to rejoin at former grades Previously rejoining within 90 days was required For details visit the Easton recruiting sub station in the Stewart Building
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Sewell R. Fields
Franklin Street
Denton
T Set
William D. Deringer, Jr
Army
Easton
War Department
Mr. Fields
Stewart
Burrsville Charge Meets Unanimous Reappointment Offer
Sur rrville quarterly conference at Union Church on April 9 invites Rev. James Robb to return for another year with a salary increase. Rosa Hurd, ill with pneumonia, is improving. Wesley Church W S C S to meet at Henry Stafford home Friday evening April 18 with important business. Miss Bertha Wilson hosted dinner for Miss Ann Winyard and Doris Voshell.
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Burrsville
Union Church
James Robb
Rosa Hurd
W. 8
Wesley Church
Henry Stafford
Bertha Wilson
Ann Winyard
Doris Voshell
Visiting Delawar e Folks A Weekend Roundup
Houston residents Robert Garrett and Enos Cleaves visited near Denton. Mollie Cahall returns from Harrington. Etd Raughley stayed with relatives near Wye Mills. Roland Draper and son joined Frank Adams at Farmington. Homer Stafford and family from Chester pa visited Floyd and Mrs Baker. Lewis Usilton of Wye Mills visited Norman Usilton. Doris Voshell of Houston spent the weekend with Bertha Wilson.
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Houston
Del
Robert Garrett
Enos Cleaves
R. H. Thawley
Denton
Mollie Cahall
Harrington
Etd Raughley
Wye Mills
Roland T. Draper
Frank Adams
Farmington
Homer Stafford
Chester
Floyd Baker
Lewis Usilton
Norman Usilton
Doris Voshell
Bertha Wilson
Bonners Return From Wedding Trip Home in Apartments
Mr and Mrs W Elwood Bonner have returned from their wedding trip and are living in their apartment. Mr Thomas L Trice Iii and Miss Beulah Beach were married in Wilmington last Sunday.
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W. Elwood Bonner
Thomas L. Trice III
Miss Beulah Beach
Wilmington
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Dugald MacDonald and Family
To the good friends who came to our aid when we were bowed with the burdens of illness and death we are greatly indebted. And for every kind act, every token of sympathy, and every tribute in flowers we return sincere thanks. Mrs. Dugald MacDonald and Family.
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Dugald MacDonald
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Nuttle Milling Co
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Ridgely
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Maryland State Pair Board
Denton Sales
Morris Sneider
Presi
Preston
Caroline County Farm Labor Association
T. Sidney Collins
Ridgely Grange
Denton High School
T. B. Symons
School of Agriculture
Maryland Extension Service
Little Homemakers
4-H Club
Barbara Boyles
Rita Anne
Greensboro High School
Lettie Brown
Miss Spafford
HRIFT
Financial Security
The
Denton National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
Fields
Surrsville
Joe Marsh
Willie Wells
Pound Ridge
Farmer
G.I
Clarion
United States Brewers Foundation
Strickland
Breeding and Nichols
J. L. Everngam & Son
Drs. Wright
Billmeier
Cooper Furniture Coo
Carville Fleetwood Hardware CO
Roy’s
Staffords Market
Butler’s Barber Shop
Koenig
Denton Home Supply
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