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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1933
Page
2
The document lists Benjamin F. Johnson as President and Treasurer and Mary Melvin as Vice-President and Secretary. It notes mailing at the Denton Maryland post office as second class matter and bears a date of Saturday morning April 22, 1933.
A Minnesota Highway Department officer argues road hogging causes traffic deaths and injuries. He cites left-of-center driving, signaling failures, improper passes, and careless lane changes as core issues. Solutions include vigilant patrols and nationwide driver education to enforce laws and change behavior.
The piece traces Manchuria’s history from Manchu conquest to absorbed Chinese culture, then outlines population makeup, key regions, and the rise of Japanese imperial interests after the Sino Japanese war. It notes Russia's 20th century moves, the South Manchurian Railway, and growing Chinese migration fueled by soy and famine pressures.
The 20th century account notes Japan’s 1931-32 aggression into Manchuria, its puppet state creation in Manchukuo, and China’s appeal to the League of Nations. It cites B F Wilkinson on Japanese veto power over foreign capital and railways, the Lytton Report, and Japan’s subsequent resignation from the League.
The article traces the World Court idea from medieval advocates to modern diplomacy, noting U S readiness to ratify and join the court. It cites Geneva arbitration, Hague conferences, and League of Nations influence, highlighting presidents Harding to Hoover urging ratification and the need for congressional approval.
A broad summary notes improving banking conditions with many national banks reopening after holidays and 10 days ending March 25 seeing 265 banks reorganized or strengthened. It forecasts two banking reforms, separating investment and trust from commercial banking and unifying under a national system. Beer legalization gains momentum with 69 million people in states set to allow it, spurring job growth, higher government revenues, and broader spending. Railroads add crews for beer trains and manufacturers report an uptick in activity.
Roosevelts push to engage principal powers targets world recovery and cooperation. Hull flags global tariff cuts as crucial. U.S. industry shows mixed signs with beer legalization aiding sentiment, autos and steel increasing while copper mines stall. Rail profits lag 1932, rail program hoped to improve outlook. Local humor and a op-ed note faith in American prosperity remain.
The piece notes U S interest in European affairs as Roosevelt meets eurocrats while Britain Soviet Russia Germany and Japan face scrutiny. It cites cautious optimism amid talk of Italy and France drawing closer and warnings from The Washington Post about balancing economic pledges with policy.
Agricultural authorities warn many U S farmlands in Illinois Indiana and Ohio are unfit for crops due to poor drainage. Forecasts predict a wet summer, risking overwhelmed ditches filled with weeds and silt. Officials urge immediate drainage work to improve yields and reduce costs before crops are planted.
A Grande Prairie Herald editor cites a barter ad in the Sway Barter column. The ad offered a 5-tube battery radio receiving set with tubes and loud speaker in exchange for a good milk cow. A last‑minute interruption from a local figure influenced the final typesetting choice.
Louisiana sugar growers revived by USDA cane varieties from India. The newer strains boosted growth and vigor, leading to stronger cane and greater progress in domestic sugar production compared with earlier years.
Greensboro and Wilmington residents are noted visiting Baltimore Washington and Philadelphia. Birth announced Cynthia Minor to Harrison Nashold. Several families, including the Taylors and Douanes, hosted or visited kin over weekends and holidays. multiple sick lists appear for James Thawley and Dr O W Barton.
Orphans Court grants guardian Kirwin F Everngam authority to reduce his guardianship bond. It also authorizes executors Josiah A Beck and George W Beck of Marion L Beck to sell and transfer a mortgage. Lillie L Ferrins, executrix of John I Ferrins, authorized to withdraw funds from Denton National Bank for support and maintenance.
The clipper or strawberry weevil begins activity this season. It lays eggs in strawberry flower clusters and girdles stems, causing clusters to fall and fruit loss. Control by dusting beds with a sulfur lime dust or a commercial Licentehorey weevil control dust.
A survey of local affairs notes Mrs. James A. Carmine to start a canning business in Rehoboth, bridge bids for the Tuckahoe river crossing, and few peach buds damaged by cold snaps. Property trades include John T. Carter Jr. selling the James Davis farm near Ridgely for 1500 dollars to R. B. Rittenhouse of Ashland Ohio.
A long listing of gatherings shows Henderson and Felton families hosting relatives and friends from Wilmington Dover Philadelphia and beyond over Easter weekend. Notable mentions include birthdays, weekend visits to Wilmington Salisbury Washington and Hartly plus a supervisor from Tren ton New Jersey returning home for a week.
Jefferson and Green join Hobbs on the district slate with Brad ley Ober and Wright for state picks. Salis bury district delegates elected Dr Joseph I France and P L Goldsborough to Chicago. Former Congressman Thomas A Smith named Land Commissioner to succeed Tond vine. Lloyd of Talbot had declined the post.
A church ad invites readers to Sunday School at 2 P.M. and preaching at 3 P.M. Tomorrow's service focuses on worship and prayer with Mr. Oron Smith and Mrs. Susan Smith among attendees. Local family notes mention visits by Mrs. J H Dandy and Mrs. C J Chaffinch and others.
A humorous weekly diary recounts Jake’s struggle to collect money and how collectors must visit repeatedly. Ant Emmy’s marriage tally rises while fans joke about devotion versus marriage. Pa reads Congress criticism, a new calendar intrigues the class, and Elsy’s temperance awareness fuels jokes. Blisters and I help a depot baggage carry, misplacing items from a Pullman bag.
American Corner Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Dora Feistermaker’s home on April 12 for an officer election. Officers chosen for the next year are President Sallie Towers, Vice President Lulu Beauchamp, Secretary Elva Smith, Assistant Secretary Evelyn Willey, and Treasurer Lily Daffin. New member welcomed. Social time followed with cake coffee and candy. Several local families were listed as guests at various visits and birthdays. Mrs. Elva Smith is improving after illness.
Unity Club met at Mrs. F. P. Parker’s home with Mrs. Henry Stafford assisting. Topics included what is a bargain and a demo on buying ready made garments. Flower show plans for September were discussed and May meeting set for Mrs. Raymond Fifield’s in Denton. Also notes on Burrsville M E charge conference, sermons, and local visits and hosting.
Goldsboro and nearby residents attend weddings and church events with many visitors. Violet Williams wed Dais ley of Bryn Mawr Pa at M E South parsonage. Tr inity M E Church hosted Dr N B Harmon Easter service. Numerous visits and district conferences are noted among local families and friends.
Miss Anna Frances Seward elected president of the Y W A at Western Maryland College. Local social notes: families and residents from Middletown Elsmere Salisbury Oxford Rehoboth Delmar Greensboro Newport and Wilmington visit relatives and attend Easter events and matters of local interest.
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