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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1934
Page
2
The Denton town election is set for next Monday with I. R. Fleetwood's term expiring. The editorial urges voters to select a trustworthy person to manage public funds and to vote for broad community betterment rather than narrow local interests tied to roads, pavements, or sewers.
A special session of the United States District Court will convene in Easton Maryland starting May 2 with six civil cases on the docket. Jurors have been drawn and the session is not expected to exceed four days. The public protests the Darrell law requiring Denton to host two yearly District Court meetings.
The piece rails at Senate handling of margins and market rules while faulting lawmakers for failing to push tax relief. It mocks public servants and notes rising taxes despite falling national income, unemployment, and wage cuts. It also references disarmament, a supposed Wirt revolution, and Gary professor chatter.
The White House backs a mortgage program to support private home building by guaranteeing standard 15 to 20 year mortgages with low rates. Officials say it could unlock about one billion dollars of cautious private capital and may extend to small apartment buildings up to four stories. The plan seeks to standardize loan terms and eliminate the need for a second mortgage with government guarantees to banks.
The article discusses potential congressional action on regulation of communications and the broader impact on the economy, noting possible end to aggressive contracting and lending campaigns. It also covers a Rome meeting proposing denaturing low quality wheat to cut world surplus and force quota revisions at the London conference.
The text urges action on home repairs as a driver of recovery, noting ongoing employment needs and a lag in construction. It emphasizes affordable improvements—from peeling paint to outdated wiring and plumbing—that reduce fire hazards and upgrade aging structures, inviting everyone to contribute, large or small, for value.
The piece surveys a shift toward air, water, and radio control in disarmament talks led by Britain, with plans for neutral air zones over Belgium and Holland and limited fighting aircraft. It notes potential adherence by Russia, Italy, and possibly Japan, and highlights the call for no bombing across borders and restricted air passages. Also covered are NRA pricing guidance for retailers and cost data from the War Department on family ration costs.
The farm coops call for decisive action as relief policy falls short of promises. Surpluses remain, prices lag behind living costs, and public utilities talk looms. Cooperatives defend farmer independence while pushing stabilizing policies and market reductions. They seek loyal farmer and public support now.
Last spring many American towns led renovation campaigns urging property inspections and essential improvements. The effort created thousands of jobs and funneled funds through hundreds of major industries. Improvements cost far less than in prior years, signaling widespread renewal this spring and summer.
The piece surveys reactions to Wagner Labor and unemployment bills, farmer skepticism, and fears of labor trusts. It notes England’s balanced budget aided by heavy estate taxes, Balkan pact optimism, Central American treaty talks, Washington cherry blossom celebrations, and Russia’s embassy grandeur highlighting contrasts between Soviet and capitalist imagery.
Ridgely Theatre shows I Am Suzanne featuring Jesse Lasky and Leslie Banks marking Banks return to screen. It also presents Design for Living, Noel Coward’s stage hit adapted by Paramount, with Miriam Hopkins as the female lead, Frederic March and Gary Cooper co-starring, Lubitsch directing for the third time.
A three horsepower steam boiler in first class condition is offered for sale by Denton Cleaners and Dyers. The listing notes readiness for immediate use and emphasizes the unit's reliable performance.
Twenty five years ago two major electric firms planned a regional system linking towns between the bays. A public school meeting at Caroline Hughs School featured leaders discussing education and language, with speeches by Col Albert Sisk and others. The frost damaged fruit buds, predicting a meager crop. a local wedding and several obituaries are noted along with church appointments and local deaths.
Ross Farquar writes about Nelson Nelson back in town amid a quarrel with his wife while residents joke about pride and money. The diary notes fear of the poor house for Hen Hammer, a Sunday church visit, a plan to the movies, cake mischief with Jake, pa's school newspaper mess over a headline, and Joe Zeck's ad about old age protection yielding a vile of arsenic.
Traffic safety guidance highlights carbon monoxide as a hazard from faulty exhaust systems. Experts note 7 percent of vehicles have enough CO to cause collapse and possible fatal outcomes, urging regular inspections, proper ventilation, seamless pipes, and avoiding enclosed spaces.
Dr. F. P. Herr returns to Ridgely for summer after winter in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Eaton of Queen Anne visits daughter Mrs. William Davis. Frank Flounders and Mrs. Flounders took a shopping trip to Wilmington. Community Club meets Monday at Mrs. J. P. Swing. Frank Finney of the Northern Sun oil ship visits parents. R. R. Ringgold spends weeks in Pennsylvania. Ida Orr visits Wilmington. Applebaum visits Baltimore. L. M. Winstead spends Sunday in Chester, Pa.
In memory of my dear wife Mary E who died April 1 1934 aged 82 years. We walked together through sorrow and joy with love without alloy. Death shall never end our love. Upright and just to the end of her days. By her loving husband Billy Williamson.
The Ladies Aid at Mrs. Lily Kreuger's home near Harmony met on April 11 with nine members and three visitors. Officers were reappointed for another year: Sallie Towers president Lulu Beauchamp vice president Elva Smith secretary Evelyn Willey assistant secretary Lily Daffin treasurer. A May meeting was planned at Elva Smith's.
Frank Thomas Jr the 12 year old Broadway new star will appear in Wednesday's Child at Ford's Theatre Baltimore next week starting Monday. The play follows The Pursuit of Happiness and marks another Cook Players production at popular prices. Thomas signed with R-K-O ready for Hollywood after this Baltimore engagement making the city a rare local stop for his live performance. The cast includes Leopold Atlas author of the piece with notable cast and Addison Pitt directing in a multi scene production designed by C Russell Senior.
The Dentonia Theatre advertises Friday and Saturday showings of RKO Radio Pictures The Lost Patrol with a four star rating by Liberty Maragine. The program also offers Tuesday and Wednesday screenings of MGMs The Solitaire Man with a strong cast and suspenseful drama plus Hearst News MGM Oddities and a Radio Mascot Comedy.
Mr B B Barton and children traveled to Edinburgh Virginia last Monday for the passing of Mrs Mary Rice after a brief illness. Mrs Rice was familiar to locals through time spent with her sister Mrs Byron Barton. Community events include a High School Glee Club musicale on Friday May 4 with a silver offering at the door and a bake by the Junior 4 H Club at Tri County High School on Saturday April 28 at 2 pm.
One day service ads from M. K. Newnam promote Quick Meal ranges Majestic stoves and a Kelvinator 6 cu ft electric fridge for $85. They tout Patapar waterproof cooking paper and wedding printing services, plus Superfex iceless refrigerators with low weekly costs and no servicing. Most items carry Denton Maryland references and promotion of home livability.
At the Wilmington M E Conference session a lengthy debate focused on redistricting. Denton’s situation is unique as the Delaware Peninsula area has shifted through several district alignments since 1869, with ministers and superintendents changing between Dover Middletown Salisbury and the Fifth Virginia District. A vote allowed Bishop Hughes to reduce districts to three by the end of the 1936 session.
In memory of M Hester Jopp who passed away April 18, 1932 we did not know the pain she had or see her die. We only know she passed away and never said goodbye. To think we could not say goodbye will always bring regret. Sadly missed by husband, daughter and grandson.
A short quoted line from the Christian Science Monitor urges a global need for the God given ability to see creation as God sees it. It emphasizes spiritual perception and eternal truth.
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